Associate Software Engineer - Spark/Scala

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a Big Data Software Engineer in Chennai to revamp their platform built on Microsoft Azure. The role involves working with a team to unify ingestion methodologies and utilize cutting-edge Big Data technologies.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in Spark, Scala, and Databricks, with strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines. The position offers flexible working conditions and additional benefits like volunteer time off and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Big Data engineering using enterprise frameworks.
• Development experience with unit and integration testing.
• Strong SQL skills for database management.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Understand user needs for global solution design.
• Configure and implement Application and Integration Service.
• Prototype new features and integrations aligned with business strategy.
• Follow best practices for development and troubleshooting.

Skills

Spark

Scala

Databricks

PySpark

GitHub

AI

Azure

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jira

Confluence

Linux/Unix

Job description

Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQ’s data and insights to innovate and grow.

As a Big Data Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and prototyping cutting‑edge technologies. Ingestion Services is working on unifying and standardizing several varied ingestion methodologies and convergence initiatives with latest Big Data services on Spark, Scala, Databricks, PySpark and leverage GitHub to support things like CI/CD and integrations and continuing to adopt the best in class cloud‑native, cloud‑agnostic technologies. Our team is co‑located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chennai and Pune. Expertise in Spark, Scala, Databricks are mandatory. Skills in PySpark, GitHub, AI, Azure are welcome additions. AI readiness and DevSecOps exposure are key additional facets to possess and exhibit.

Responsibilities

• Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall, global solution design
• Configuring & implementing Application and Integration Service to support business needs
• Prototyping new features and integrations aligned to business strategy by introducing innovation through technology
• Following source & test‑driven development best practices
• Troubleshooting and identifying root cause analysis while resolving the issues

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience as a Big Data engineer who works on enterprise standard frameworks like Spark, Scala, Databricks, PySpark
• Development experience in unit and integration test cases
• Intermediate level of Database (SQL) skills to work with SQL queries, functions
• Good understanding of CI/CD Pipeline i.e. GitHub Actions
• Strong knowledge of version control tools, preferably GitHub
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix environment (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM environment
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Global Team
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills and excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross‑functional technology teams and the business

Nice to Have

• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience using Collaboration Technologies: GitHub, Jira, Confluence
• Experience using Object‑oriented languages Java
• Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs
• Motivated, high‑potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

Benefits

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