Senior Software Engineer (must haves NodeJS, Java, MySQL, Docker)

Our NielsenIQ backend teams are building scalable reliable and cloud-native systems that power consumer-facing applications and data platforms used by clients worldwide. Our clients rely on NielsenIQs data and insights to innovate and grow. As a Senior Backend Engineer youll be part of a team of highly skilled engineers passionate about solving complex distributed system challenges. We work primarily with Java and leveraging modern messaging storage and deployment technologies with central technology hubs across Europe Chennai and globally. 

What youll do 

• Design develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java and . 
• Build and optimize event-driven architectures and data pipelines with Kafka. 
• Design and manage relational and non-relational databases (MySQL MongoDB). 
• Deploy and operate services on container orchestration platforms (Docker Kubernetes). 
• Contribute to Serverless architecture design and implementation. 
• Evaluate the best approach to solve complex distributed system challenges. 
• Collaborate closely with Product DevOps and Frontend teams to deliver high-quality features. 
• Following source & test-driven development best practices. 
• Track ticket progression with JIRA. 
• Proactive communication with the team. 

Qualifications :

• Strong experience with Java (and best practices) 
• Strong experience with (and best practices) 
• Proficient with MySQL or other RDBMS 
• Proficient with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases 
• Experience with Kafka or other event streaming / message broker technologies 
• Experience with Docker and containerization 
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration 
• Proficient with version control systems such as Git 
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture 
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a global team 

Its a plus if you also have 

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms 
• Experience with Spinnaker for continuous delivery 
• Understanding of CICD such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions 
• Familiarity with GitLab and GitHub 
• Familiarity with Scrum development and tools such as Jira 
• Experience with Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda etc.) 
• Knowledge of API design and REST best practices 
• Experience with observability tools (logging metrics tracing) 

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

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

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NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 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 insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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