Backend Database Engineer with PostgresSQL

Nielseniq; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program

Job summary

NIQ in Pune is seeking a Backend PG PL SQL Engineer to join our data-driven, global tech platform. You’ll write and optimize PG/PLSQL code, develop stored procedures, and tune queries for high-volume data processing.

Collaborate with multinational teams in an agile environment, leveraging Azure basics and CI/CD practices to deliver scalable solutions across platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Backend DB engineer with PostgreSQL/PL/SQL.
• Develop stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers and views.
• Proficient in performance tuning and SQL optimization.
• Familiar with Linux/Unix and basic scripting.
• Working knowledge of Azure and cloud concepts a plus.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience in Agile/SCRUM environments and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Primarily writing and optimizing PostgreSQL (PG PL/SQL) code.
• Develop complex stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers and views.
• Tune and optimize existing PG/PL/SQL code for performance.
• Handle large data transformations and transformations.
• Analyze execution plans and resolve bottlenecks and deadlocks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and perform unit/integration testing.
• Support feature prototyping and CI/CD integrations.

Skills

PG/PLSQL (PostgreSQL)

PostgreSQL optimization

Performance tuning

Azure basics

Git/Bitbucket

Linux/Unix basics

Agile/SCRUM collaboration

CI/CD tooling

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

PL/SQL

Job description

Software Engineer, Pune

Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple platforms, 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 Backend PG PL SQL Engineer, you'll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and prototyping cutting-edge technologies. Right now, our CDAR platform is concentrating on application convergence with latest backend services and leverage Jenkins to support things like CI/CD and integrations. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chicago, Madrid, Toronto, Chennai and Pune

Responsibilities

• Primarily working on writing and optimizing PostgreSQL (PG PL/SQL) Programing Language Code.
• Develop Complex store Procedure, functions, packages, triggers and views.
• Tune and optimizing existing PG PL/SQL code for better Performance.
• Handle large volume of data transformation using PG PL/SQL.
• Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting - Analyze Execution Plan , tune SQL queries and PG PL /SQL blocks for performance.
• Identify and fix bottleneck or deadlocks in store Procedures.
• Interacting with multiple stakeholders
• Unit testing, integration testing
• 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

Must Have

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Backend Database engineer who works on PostgreSQL Programing language (PG PL/SQL).
• Develop Complex store Procedure, functions, packages, triggers and views
• Good in performance tuning and SQL query optimization.
• Good to have basic knowledge of Cloud (Azure)
• Strong knowledge of version control tools, preferably Bit bucket
• Basic Knowledge on 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 (4-year degree)
• Experience using Collaboration Technologies: Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, Confluence
• Experience using Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket
• 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.
• Embracing 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.

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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