Principal Engineer

Company Description

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. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Snowflake - 10+ years - Chennai

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Our #NielsenIQ technology teams are working on building a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure & Snowflake. Our clients around the world rely on #NielsenIQ data and insights to innovate and grow. We are looking for an experienced Cloud Datawarehouse leader to be part of our Technology hub in Chennai, to build the platform with the cutting-edge cloud technologies that are critical to the business. 

Responsibilities

• Design & develop data ingestion and processing pipeline using Microsoft technologies 
• Provide solutions to improve process quality, understand emerging technologies, standards and best practices in cross platform development 
• Demonstrate mastery in applying concepts and methodologies to innovative solutions 
• Hands-on and leads a team of engineers 
• Drive teams to deliver scalable, quality, flexible and user applications/services 
• Works with other engineering managers, colleagues, and other stakeholders such as Program team, Product Leaders, Senior Tech Leaders and others 
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies and frameworks to maximize efficiency 

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of total experience with at least 10 years in Data warehousing covering Python, Scripting, Core Java Azure Snowflake, Postgres DB, MongoDB ,Agile development, Bitbucket, Jenkins 
• Good experience working with large data sets with hands-on technology skills to design and build robust ingestion pipelines using industry standard frameworks. 
• Hands-on configuration management, monitoring, performance tuning 
• Good people management skills to manage 1-2 agile scrum teams 
• Open and quick to learn new technologies and tools 
• Experience working on cloud platforms would be a bonus 
• Excellent problem solving, hands-on engineering skills and communication skills 
• Engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Additional Information

• 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

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. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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