Senior Java Backend Engineer

NielsenIQ; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; 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 Software Engineer for Chennai/Pune to design, develop, and scale backend services powering innovative product solutions. You will work in a cloud-native, microservices-based environment, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to drive reliability, security, and performance while influencing architectural directions.

You will own end-to-end features, contribute to design discussions, ensure high code quality, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Proficient in Java backend development and OOP/design patterns.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (Azure/GCP).
• Strong testing skills (Unit testing, TDD, mocking).
• Fluent with SQL databases and relational data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of critical backend systems with long-term maintainability.
• Develop microservices from design to production and manage containerized APIs.
• Own development, testing strategy, design discussions, and operational aspects of services.
• Contribute to Agile software development lifecycle including design, implementation, and deployment.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and observability practices.

Skills

Java backend development

OOP & design patterns

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Testing methodologies (Unit, TDD)

Relational databases (SQL)

Docker & Kubernetes

AI-assisted development tools

Communication & teamwork

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Sciences

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure / GCP

Snowflake / SingleStore / Postgres

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Chennai/Pune

The Backend Software Engineer within the NIQ Activate R&D organization is a senior individual contributor role responsible for designing, developing, and scaling backend services that power innovative product solutions for our growing customer base. Working in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment, you will leverage modern cloud-native technologies, microservices architectures, and AI-assisted development tools to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions while influencing technical direction, architecture, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and implementation of critical systems with long-term maintainability
• Responsible for implementing micro-services from design to production.
• Take ownership of development, maintenance, testing strategy, design discussions, and operations of the team, with containerized API services
• Participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation, and deployment.
• Responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of new product features / components.
• Defines and enforces system-wide design patterns and architectural standards.
• Ensuring application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design
• Collaborates across teams to resolve cross-functional architectural dependencies.
• Evaluates and introduces new technologies and frameworks to improve engineering efficiency.
• Have an impact on product development by making important technical decisions, influencing the system architecture, development practices and more.
• Designs components with AI-assisted analysis, leveraging AI for architectural alternatives.
• Solves complex challenges in high-availability, fault-tolerant architectures.
• Defines and implements observability and telemetry strategies for system monitoring.
• Conducts deep technical reviews and ensures adherence to engineering excellence standards.

• Must have 6+ years of experience
• B.Sc. in Computer Sciences or similar
• Proficient in Java backend development
• Profound knowledge in OOP and design patterns
• Experience and knowledge of server-side technologies including Java, Spring
• Experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes and Cloud environments
• Expertise in testing methodologies (Unit-testing, TDD, mocking)
• Fluent with Relational databases (SQL)
• Good problem-solving and analysis abilities
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills

Requirements -Advantage

• Experience with Azure / GCP cloud services
• Experience with large scale SQL / NoSQL databases (Snowflake, SingleStore, Postgres)
• Experience with Agile Development, or Extreme Programming methodologies

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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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.We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion