Principal Software Engineer - Java Backend with React

Company Description

Job Description

NIQ is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Financial Services Engineering team. 

At NIQ, the Financial Services team uses alternative datasets to help global public equity investors (hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds) make better investment decisions. We work with some of the largest hedge funds in the world. As a Software Engineer you will be at the cutting edge of the alternative data space where you will help develop tools for our data platform to help our Financial Services team glean valuable insights from a large set of diverse data sets. 

The ideal candidate has strong software design and programming experience, with some expertise in cloud computing, and big data technologies, and strong communication and management skills. You will be part of a diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment where you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge working with unique data and exciting applications. Our Software Engineering platform is based in Java, React, Spring Boot, Mongo, Postgres and Snowflake, and we continue to adopt the best of breed in cloud-native, low-latency technologies. 

• You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a thirst to solve difficult challenges through innovation and creativity with a strong focus on results 
• You have a passion for data and the insights it can deliver 
• You are intellectually curious with a broad range of interests and hobbies 
• You take ownership of your deliverables 
• You have excellent analytical communication and interpersonal skills 
• You have excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences 
• You can work with distributed teams situated globally in different geographies 
• You want to work in a small team with a start-up mentality 
• You can work well under pressure, prioritize work and be well organized. Relish tackling new challenges, paying attention to details, and, ultimately, growing professionally. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain microservices, APIs, and backend services using Java and Spring Boot to support data engineering pipelines and data access. 
• Build interactive user interfaces using React for data visualization, reporting, and monitoring tools. 
• Building, deploying, and monitoring applications and services into AWS/Azure/GCP cloud environment. 
• Leverage multiple first- and third-party data sources and develop highly efficient data access RESTful APIs against data stored in Relational and NoSQL databases. 
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues and ensure the reliability and performance of data systems. 

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience 
• Strong fundamentals in software engineering, including proficiency in Java and JS React framework. 
• Solid understanding of event-driven and microservices architecture. 
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases. 
• Working knowledge of AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Computing 
• Strong experience with Software Engineering / CS fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms. 
• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, 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. 

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion