NIQ is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable, high-performance solutions within their Phoenix system, leveraging a modern tech stack including Python, PySpark, PostgreSQL, and Airflow. This role is crucial for influencing architecture, optimizing data workflows, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark for data processing and application development.
- Demonstrated expertise in PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and performance tuning.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and scalable system design.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Knowledge of testing frameworks and best practices for unit and integration testing.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain robust backend systems for high-volume data processing.
- Lead the design and optimization of relational and non-relational databases, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
- Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of production data pipelines and backend services.
- Provide hands-on production support, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in time-sensitive, client delivery.
- Apply deep understanding of complex business logic to enhance system capabilities and data workflows.
- Champion best practices in code quality, performance tuning, and maintainability.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across development, deployment, and monitoring processes.
Other
- 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend and data systems.
- Experience supporting mission-critical, time-sensitive production environments and client-facing data delivery.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead initiatives, mentor peers, and adapt to evolving technical landscapes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, Operations, and Design teams to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with business objectives.
