Principal Software Engineer- Java Fullstack

Principal Engineer Java Fullstack Chennai

Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple platform a unified global open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQs data and insights to innovate and grow. 
As a Full stack Software Engineer youll be part of a team of smart highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and prototyping cutting-edge technologies. As a market research company we had lot of data analytics machine learning requirements being implemented in various applications. Right now our CDAR platform is concentrating on application convergence with latest UI technologies with Reactjs and backend services with  Spring boot technologies and leverage Jenkins to support things like CI/CD and integrations. Java 8 is primarily used to extend platform features along with continuing to adopt the best in class cloud-native cloud-agnostic technologies. Our team is co-located and agile with central technology hubs in Chicago Madrid Toronto Chennai and Pune 

Responsibilities

• Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall global solution design 
• Prototyping new features and integrations aligned to business strategy by introducing innovation through technology  
• Following source & test-driven development best practices 
• Troubleshooting and identifying root cause analysis while resolving the issues
• Write complex maintainable code to develop scalable flexible and user-friendly applications.
• Importing/Collecting cleaning converting and analyzing the data for the purpose of finding insights and making conclusions.
• Train models fine tune parameters for maximum efficiency and deploy models.
• Actively participate in building algorithms for solving complex problems with design and development.
• Take ownership of the projects and ensure timely deliveries. Collaborate with diverse teams across time zones. 

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Full stack engineer who has development experience in Java 8 Java 17 Spring framework Spring boot technologies
• Development experience in unit and integration test cases in Java & Spring
• Strong knowledge in JPA or other Hibernate frameworks
• Development experience of JavaScript frameworks like Reactjs or Angular
• Strong knowledge on Database (SQL) skills to develop SQL queries function and stored procedures.
• Intermediate knowledge on NoSQL Databases like Mongodb
• Intermediate knowledge on Cloud components like Azure AKS Docker Messaging framework
• Good Understanding on CI/CD Pipeline i.e. Github actions
• Strong knowledge of version control tools preferably Bit bucket
• Basic Knowledge on Linux/Unix environment (basic commands shell scripting etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM  environment
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Global Team and also lead a team when required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• 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

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field with a focus in application service development
• Experience using Java Springboot microservice development
• Experience using  Collaboration Technologies: Azure DevOpsGithub TFS Jira Confluence

Who you are: 

• Motivated high-potential performer with demonstrated ability to influence and lead. 
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change. 
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement. 
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges. 

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

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

About NIQ

NIQ is the worlds 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 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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