Senior Software Engineer

NielsenIQ; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work collaboratively with product owners and engineering teams to deliver impactful products. This role requires a strong background in the Microsoft Stack and a passion for mentoring junior talent.

The ideal candidate should be well-versed in Agile methodologies and have a hands-on approach with core technologies including PHP, MS Azure, and JavaScript. Enjoy flexible working conditions and opportunities for growth, like LinkedIn Learning and volunteer time off.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Excitement about technology and ability to learn new languages quickly.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and design.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with product owners and engineers.
• Adopt an Agile mindset and participate in sprint events.
• Maintain code quality through peer reviews.

Skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Microsoft Stack

PHP

MS Azure

JavaScript/TypeScript

MySQL

PHPUnit

Elasticsearch

GIT

XML

JSON

Agile methodologies

Software architecture

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Product

Work collaboratively with product owners, engineering managers, and teammates to deliver new and existing products, guiding the team through backlog translation into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Approach work with an Agile mindset, applying practices and principles wherever possible.
• Attend and participate in all sprint events, taking a leading role where required to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with all team members to share responsibility for the sprint backlog and its success.
• Maintain overall code quality through peer code reviews.
• Identify improvement opportunities and agree on actionable improvements.
• Be available on a best‑endeavors basis to support resolution of Severity 1 and 2 incidents for applications owned by your team between 7am and 10pm local time on local working days, providing retrospective feedback.

Requirements

• E – Demonstrable experience of mentoring junior engineers.
• E – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
• E – Strong, hands‑on technical skills across the Microsoft Stack and other key technologies, including: PHP, MS Azure, JavaScript/TypeScript (React preferable), MySQL, PHPUnit, Elasticsearch, GIT, XML, JSON.
• E – Excited by technology, with up‑to‑date understanding of the latest tools and frameworks.
• E – Ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly.
• E – Familiarity and good experience with Agile development methodologies and the complete product lifecycle from inception to delivery.
• E – Good understanding of software architecture, issues, and design.
• E – Good understanding of data and databases.
• E – Proven track record of working as part of a team to deliver software solutions that meet customer needs.
• E – Thorough and detailed approach with the ability to identify appropriate user/business solutions.
• E – Some experience of code reviews and coding standards.
• E – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• E – An analytical mind.

Benefits

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.