Analyst, Business Intelligence

Nabla; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ in India is seeking a highly skilled Python & Generative AI Engineer (6–8 years) to design, build, and optimize scalable, cloud-native AI applications. This role blends hands-on development with system design, focusing on LLMs and SLMs.

You will own features end-to-end, contribute to architecture, performance optimization, model fine-tuning workflows, and collaborates with architects and senior engineers. Strong backend, distributed systems, and DevOps practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, cloud-native applications using Python.
• Build and maintain APIs and backend services with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Automated data validation, missing value detection, and anomaly detection using Pandas and Polars.
• Develop KPI deviation and data quality issue detection engines.
• Integrate LLMs (Azure OpenAI/Llama) to generate executive summaries and insights.
• Develop and integrate Generative AI solutions and prompt engineering techniques.
• Contribute to distributed, high-availability system design.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and DevOps practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize applications with logging and observability.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

LLMs/SLMs

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Azure OpenAI

LangChain

Vector databases

Testing (Pytest)

Debugging/Problem solving

Git

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Pandas

Polars

Azure OpenAI

LangChain

Vector search

GitHub Copilot

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Python & Generative AI Engineer (6–8 years experience) to design, build, and optimize scalable, cloud-native AI applications. This role blends hands‑on development, system design, and applied AI engineering, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs).

The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer with experience in distributed systems and AI‑driven applications, capable of owning features end‑to‑end while contributing to architecture, performance optimization, and model fine‑tuning workflows.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, cloud-native applications using Python
• Build and maintain APIs and backend services with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Performed automated data validation, missing value detection, duplicate analysis, and anomaly detection using Pandas and Polars.
• Developed business rule engines to identify KPI deviations, performance gaps, and data quality issues.
• Integrated Large Language Models (Azure OpenAI/Llama) to generate executive summaries, business insights, and recommendations.
• Develop and integrate Generative AI solutions, including LLM‑based applications and prompt engineering techniques.
• Contribute to the design of distributed and event-driven systems with high availability.
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to implement scalable and extensible system designs.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve development efficiency.
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Monitor and optimize applications using logging, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver AI‑powered business solutions.
• SLM fine‑tuning for edge or cost‑efficient deployments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in software development.

Must‑Have Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python and object‑oriented programming.
• Experience with SLM deployment on edge or low-latency environments. RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation), or vector databases.
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI / SLMs and prompt engineering.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of distributed systems fundamentals and microservices architecture.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Pytest.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Leveraged Azure OpenAI, LangChain, and vector search to build enterprise‑grade GenAI applications.

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi).
• Experience with LLM fine‑tuning
• Experience with SLM deployment on edge or low‑latency environments
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, etc.).
• Knowledge of polyglot persistence (SQL & NoSQL databases).
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot.
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Additional Information

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 NIQ’s 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 NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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.

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