Job Description

Responsible to assemble large, complex sets of data that meet non-functional and functional business requirements. Responsible to identify, design and implement internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes. Building required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources using Azure, Databricks and SQL technologies Responsible for the transformation of conceptual algorithms from R&D into efficient, production ready code. The data developer must have a strong mathematical background in order to be able to document and maintain the code Responsible for integrating finished models into larger data processes using UNIX scripting languages such as ksh, Python, Spark, Scala, etc. Produce and maintain documentation for released data sets, new programs, shared utilities, or static data. This must be done within department standards Ensure quality deliverables to clients by following existing quality processes, manually calculating comparison data, developing statistical pass/fail testing, and visually inspecting data for reasonableness: the requirement is on-time with zero defects

Qualifications

Education/Training

B.E./B.Tech. with a major in Computer Science, BIS, CIS, Electrical Engineering, Operations Research or some other technical field. Course work or experience in Numerical Analysis, Mathematics or Statistics is a plus

Hard Skills

Proven experience working as a data engineer Highly proficient in using the spark framework (python) Extensive knowledge of Data Warehousing concepts, strategies, methodologies. Programming experience in Python, SQL, Direct experience of building data pipelines using Apache Spark (preferably in Databricks), Airflow. Hands on experience designing and delivering solutions using Azure including Azure Storage, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake Minimum 3 - 6 year of experience as Data engineer Experience modeling or manipulating large amounts of data is a plus Experience with Demographic, Retail business is a plus

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

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.


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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