Senior Software Engineer (Java, Multithreading, Docker and AWS)

Slice (NielsenIQ) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Engineering team. You will work on Java-based public web services and contribute to the evolution of our high-volume distributed infrastructure that powers data extraction classification and low-latency delivery to consumer and partner applications. Our team focuses on scalability resilience architectural excellence and building systems that operate reliably at massive scale. As a senior engineer you will help design optimize and extend mission-critical components that drive Slices core platform.
 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Serve as a recognized expert in software design architecture and performance optimization across the domain.
• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of critical high-impact systems with a focus on long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Define document and enforce system-wide design patterns coding standards and architectural principles.
• Architect and integrate scalable event-driven and resilient distributed systems for high-volume low-latency workloads.
• Solve complex challenges in high-availability and fault-tolerant architectures driving improvements in reliability and throughput.
• Design and evolve API contracts with backward compatibility extensibility and cross-service interoperability.
• Define and implement observability and telemetry strategies to ensure deep insight into system behavior and performance.
• Apply polyglot persistence principles by choosing optimal data storage technologies for varied use cases. 
• Work with cloud-based architectures and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform Pulumi) to improve deployment reliability and efficiency.
• Establish scalable automated testing frameworks and quality gates used across multiple engineering teams.  Drive DevOps excellence by improving automation strengthening security and advancing operational best practices.
• Conduct deep design and code reviews ensuring alignment with engineering excellence standards. 
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to resolve architectural dependencies and align system roadmaps.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies frameworks and patterns to enhance engineering efficiency and platform performance.
• Incorporate AI-assisted analysis to explore architectural alternatives and improve component design.
• Lead domain-level CI/CD modernization efforts introduce secure-by-default patterns and drive adoption of automated quality and security tooling.

Qualifications :

• You have at least 6 years of experience building production software and a degree in Computer Science  Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• You are an expert software developer in a Java environment.
• You have outstanding strategic thinking and strong analytical and communication skills.
• You are good at spoken and written English. Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge of Java developing and debugging.
• Excellent knowledge of multi-threading programming.
• Experience with both SQL and/or NoSQL data stores.
• Good understanding of Hibernate and other JPA-related technologies.
• Experience with rapid iteration development methodologies.
• Development of clean and robust code.
• Experience in implementing complex algorithms and logic.
• Amazon Web Services knowledge and experience preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based code build and deployment process preferred (Jenkins AWS Azure Docker Kubernetes).

Additional Information :

Our values

• Work is fun challenges are welcome: We innovate take risks move fast learn quickly and move forward.
• Nos egos: We prioritize the companys success and collaborate openly.
• Grow talent: We hire smart people empower them and foster entrepreneurial ownership
• Transparency: We value honest respectful communication and feedback.
• Results first: We measure outcomes not activity perfect is the enemy of good.
• Customer success: We treat customers and partners with respect and aim to be easy to work with

Our Benefits

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

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ

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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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  Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time