Senior Site Reliability Engineer

NielsenIQ; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; 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 Senior Site Reliability Engineer in Pune to design, deploy, and operate robust cloud platforms on Azure. You will manage Kubernetes clusters, implement IaC with Terraform, and build secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

You'll collaborate across Tech Ops COE and other teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. Strong Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps experience are essential, with GCP knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure
• Hands-on Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Strong experience managing Kubernetes environments
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Knowledge of Git branching strategies and release management
• Experience with production deployment strategies (Blue-Green, Canary, Rolling)
• Strong understanding of IAM, security, and access management
• Experience with SonarQube, Cycode, and DevSecOps practices
• Good knowledge of GCP
• Strong troubleshooting and automation skills

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure using Terraform and IaC best practices
• Manage and support Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Define and implement branching, release, and production deployment strategies
• Manage IAM, RBAC, and cloud security controls
• Integrate and manage DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube and Cycode
• Monitor platform health, troubleshoot issues, and improve reliability
• Collaborate with Tech Ops COE and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions efficiently

Skills

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

IAM/SecOps

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

SonarQube

Cycode

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

SonarQube

Cycode

Snowflake

Job description

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.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with strong expertise in Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining reliable, secure, and scalable cloud platforms. This role requires close collaboration with multiple teams across NIQ, including Tech Ops COE, to drive initiatives, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of solutions. Experience with GCP is required, and Snowflake knowledge is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure using Terraform and IaC best practices
• Manage and support Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Define and implement branching, release, and production deployment strategies
• Manage IAM, RBAC, and cloud security controls
• Integrate and manage DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube and Cycode
• Monitor platform health, troubleshoot issues, and improve reliability
• Collaborate with Tech Ops COE and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions efficiently

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure
• Hands-on expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong experience managing Kubernetes environments
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Knowledge of Git branching strategies and release management
• Experience with production deployment strategies (Blue-Green, Canary, Rolling deployments)
• Strong understanding of IAM, security, and access management
• Experience with SonarQube, Cycode, and DevSecOps practices
• Good knowledge of GCP
• Strong troubleshooting and automation skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Snowflake
• Scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Azure and Kubernetes certifications are a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively with multiple teams across NIQ
• Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to drive work to completion and remove blockers proactively

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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