Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot & AI Integration

NielsenIQ; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an experienced Java/Spring developer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-native, AI-enabled applications in Pune. You will build microservices, integrate RESTful APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure software delivery.

Key focus areas include Azure-based deployments, CI/CD practices, and AI/agentic workflow integrations. Strong Java 8+ and Spring skills, plus familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, are required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java with Spring ecosystem and modern RESTful API design.
• Experience building microservices and cloud-native applications on Azure.
• Exposure to AI/ML tool integration and agentic workflows is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot and Spring Framework (Java 8+).
• Build and deploy microservices-based architectures with RESTful services.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and document via Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Storage).
• Integrate AI/ML services and intelligent workflows into applications.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, Data, and AI teams for delivery.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of applications.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications.

Skills

Core Java

Spring

Java 8+

Spring Boot

REST API design

Microservices

Cloud (Azure)

AI/Agentic Development

DevOps collaboration

Security best practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git & GitHub Actions

Swagger/OpenAPI

CI/CD tooling

Azure Functions

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Build and deploy microservices-based architectures
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure
• Integrate AI/ML services and intelligent workflows into applications
• Develop or collaborate on agentic systems (AI agents, automation bots, decision engines)
• Work with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, Data, and AI teams
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications

Qualifications Required & Skills & Qualifications

• Core Java & Spring
• Strong experience in Java 8+
• Expertise in: Spring Boot Spring MVC Spring Security Spring Data JPA / Hibernate Microservices & API Development
• Experience in microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI
• Cloud (Azure Preferred)
• Hands-on experience with: Azure App Services Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions Azure Storage / Blob Azure SQL / Cosmos DB
• Understanding of cloud-native architecture and distributed systems
• AI / Agentic Development
• Exposure to AI/ML tools and frameworks
• Experience integrating AI services (Azure AI / OpenAI / Cognitive Services) into applications
• Understanding of Agentic AI concepts (autonomous agents, multi-step reasoning systems, workflow orchestration)
• Familiarity with tools/frameworks such as: LangChain / Semantic Kernel Prompt engineering LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI)
• Ability to design AI-driven automation workflows and intelligent decision systems
• Experience with chatbots, copilots, or virtual assistants is a plus
• DevOps & Tools Experience with: Docker & Kubernetes CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Git (version control)
• Database Strong experience in: SQL (PostgreSQL)

Additional Information

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

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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 TM. 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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