Senior Software Engineering - AI / ML (Home Office Spain ONLY)

NielsenIQ; Casares; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consumer intelligence company in Spain is seeking a skilled software developer to create scalable infrastructure for AI / ML processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python programming and extensive experience in software development, enhancing the development of complex applications. Flexibility in working arrangements is offered with team meetings twice a month in Madrid or Valladolid.

Servicios

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Formación

• Minimum work experience of 5-7 years with evidence.
• Excellent knowledge of designing for performance, scalability, and availability.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Responsabilidades

• Create and maintain a scalable infrastructure for AI / ML processes.
• Write complex code for scalable applications.
• Use distributed computing for large volumes of data validation.

Conocimientos

Programming languages: Python

Data structures and algorithms

Problem-solving capabilities

Strong analytical and logical thinking skills

Experience in Agile methodologies (SCRUM/KANBAN)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field

Herramientas

Linux

Docker

Azure ML

PostgreSQL

Git

Jenkins

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

LI-Remote

Responsible for analyzing and developing complex software programming to resolve a variety of problems driven by different technologies. The software must be developed and maintained with high-quality standards and minimal defects.

We assist our Research team in deploying AI / ML models and Generative AI solutions into production. To facilitate this, NIQ offers CIS: NIQ’s internal cloud-native self-service platform that empowers MLOps, Data Scientists, and Generative AI teams to experiment, support the complete AI / ML lifecycle, and utilize shared Generative AI capabilities. You will standardize, improve, and develop new features on this platform.

Job Description

Major responsibilities / outcomes expected of this role :

• Create and maintain a scalable infrastructure to deliver AI / ML processes, responding to user requests in near real time.
• Conduct requirements analysis and prepare specific proposals.
• Write complex code to develop scalable, flexible, and user-friendly applications across the full stack of technologies.
• Develop secure and highly performing services and APIs.
• Use distributed computing to validate and process large volumes of data to deliver insights.
• Perform feasibility studies / analysis with a critical point of view.
• Support in the maintenance (troubleshoot software and / or application problems) and evolutionary development.
• Maintain technical documentation of computer applications, diagrams, and manuals.
• Work on many different software challenges, ensuring a combination of simplicity and maintainability within the code.
• Contribute to architectural designs of large complexity and size, potentially involving several distinct software components.
• Work closely with developers, testers, and a variety of end users (across different cultures) to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.
• Work as a member of a team, encouraging team building, motivation, and cultivating effective team relations.

Qualifications

E=essential; P=preferred.

• E - Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field.
• E - Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance, scalability, and availability.
• E - Proficient in programming languages: Python used as Object-Oriented Programming.
• E - Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Linux and Docker containers.
• E - Demonstrated experience and knowledge in some of the main cloud providers (Azure, GCP, or AWS).
• E - Strong experience in designing and building multithreaded distributed systems.
• E - Demonstrated experience developing REST APIs.
• E - Experience with ML / Ops technologies like Azure ML & Databricks.
• E - Ability to design and develop relational databases, including writing efficient and well-performing SQL, such as PostgreSQL.
• E - Experience using collaborative development tools such as Git, Confluence, Jira, etc.
• E - Experience in CI / CD tools & pipelines: Github Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
• E - Problem-solving capabilities.
• E - Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• E - Proactive attitude, resolutive, used to working in a team, and managing deadlines.
• E - Ability to learn quickly.
• E - Experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM / KANBAN).
• E - Minimum work experience of 5-7 years with evidence.
• P - Knowledge and experience in using LLM models, such as Azure Open AI services, ChatGPT, Vector Databases, AI Foundry, etc.
• P - Experience in using Redis Cache.
• P - Experience in using Azure Service Bus (or another distributed queues technology).
• P - Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
• P - Experience managing large amounts of data: databases, images, etc.

Additional Information

This role offers a flexible work mode - Teams meet 2 times per month at the office in Madrid or Valladolid.

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 merged with GfK, bringing together 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 operating in over 100 markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our workforce. We aim to count everyone and are dedicated to embedding inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our work. We invite candidates who share this 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 non-discrimination policy applies globally. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion efforts on the NIQ News Center.