Data Engineer

Position Title: Data Engineer

Location: Chennai

About Job:

Our Connect Technology teams are working on our new Connect platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on Connect data and insights to innovate and grow.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and supporting cutting-edge technologies such as Spark, Scala, Pyspark, Databricks, Airflow, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and other Data engineering tools. These technologies are deployed using DevOps pipelines leveraging Azure, Kubernetes, Jenkins and Bitbucket/GIT Hub.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, troubleshoot, debug, and make application enhancements leveraging, Spark , Pyspark, Scala, Pandas, Databricks, Airflow, SQL as the core development technologies.
• Deploy application components using CI/CD pipelines.
• Build utilities for monitoring and automating repetitive functions.
• Collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams - internal and external clients including Operations, Infrastructure, Tech Ops
• Collaborate with Data Science team and productionize the ML Models.
• Participate in a rotational support schedule to provide responses to customer queries and deploy bug fixes in a timely and accurate manner

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• 5-14 Years of years of applicable software engineering experience
• Strong fundamentals with experience in Bigdata technologies, Spark, Pyspark, Scala, Pandas, Databricks, Airflow, SQL,
• Must have experience in cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Must have experience in performance optimization of Spark workloads.
• Good to have experience with DevOps Technologies as GIT Hub, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker.
• Good to have knowledge in Snowflakes, snowpark
• Good to have knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the