Senior Software Engineer - Python

NielsenIQ; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ, a leading consumer intelligence company, seeks a Senior Engineer (Python SME) to drive architecture, technology strategy, and engineering excellence across multiple teams. You will provide deep domain expertise, solve complex challenges, influence key technology decisions, and ensure scalable, secure, high‑performance solutions aligned with business objectives.

You will act as the primary SME for critical domains, define engineering standards, lead strategic transformations, mentor

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and object‑oriented programming.
• Experience with SQL databases and Git.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (PyTest).
• DevOps, CI/CD, and automation.
• Performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Domain expertise and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary SME for critical business and technology domains.
• Define architecture, design standards, and engineering best practices.
• Lead complex technical initiatives and strategic transformation programs.
• Provide expert guidance on system design, performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers, conduct design/code reviews, and elevate team capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Drive innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible working environment and volunteer time off.

Skills

Python

Object‑oriented programming

DevOps/CI/CD

Performance optimization

Domain expertise

Mentoring/leadership

Collaboration with stakeholders

Tools

SQL databases

Git

PyTest

CI/CD tooling

Job description

A highly experienced Senior Engineer in Python and Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for driving architecture, technology strategy, and engineering excellence across multiple teams.

Provides deep domain expertise, solves complex technical challenges, influences key technology decisions, and ensures scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary SME for critical business and technology domains.
• Define architecture, design standards, and engineering best practices.
• Lead complex technical initiatives and strategic transformation programs.
• Provide expert guidance on system design, performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers, conduct design/code reviews, and elevate team capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Drive innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with SQL databases and Git.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (PyTest).
• DevOps, CI/CD, and Automation.
• Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting.
• Domain Expertise and Problem Solving.

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

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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