Job Description

- NielsenIQ BASES
NielsenIQ BASES is the global leader in innovation analytics for consumer goods. We help clients optimize product launches, advertising, packaging, and messaging using advanced SaaS tools and predictive models. With decades of success in FMCG, BASES is expanding into verticals like Tech, Restaurants, Electronics, and Gaming.
Role Overview
As a Lead Developer, you will:

• Design and build scalable single-page web applications.
• Lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance our SaaS platform.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables through code reviews and testing.
• Mentor developers and foster best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and other teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement system features.
• Guide team members and delegate tasks effectively.
• Maintain project timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Troubleshoot issues and manage infrastructure resources.
• Document and communicate design decisions clearly.
• Promote automated testing and quality assurance.

Required Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Effective intra/inter-team communication.
• Experience in architectural design and cross-team collaboration.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

Qualifications
Education and experience

• 6 years of software development / engineering experience
• MS/BS in Software Engineering or related discipline

Technical skills

• Experience programming in Java
• Experience with microservice development is a plus
• Experience programming with Javascript frameworks like Angular and Ember
• Experience in web application development
• Understanding of relational databases such as MS SQL Server
• Experience with non-relational databases like MongoDB is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile process
• Passion for learning new technologies
• Experience with IaaS & PaaS from a cloud vendor is a plus. Azure preferred.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes 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.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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