Software Engineer, Pune 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking DevOps Engineer to enhance our application delivery and infrastructure automation ecosystem. You’ll work across Python, Java, Node.js, Angular, frontend libraries, and third-party integrations, leveraging modern DevOps practices along with GenAI-enabled tools to drive speed, efficiency, and security. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys automation, cloud-native technologies, and using AI copilots and GenAI platforms to enhance DevOps workflows. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. 
• Deploy, scale, and operate workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). 
• Manage Kubernetes deployments with Helm Charts and enable auto-scaling using KEDA. 
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform. 
• Support multi-stack delivery (Python, Java, Node.js, Angular, modern frontend libraries). 
• Integrate and automate third-party services securely. 
• Implement observability, monitoring, and alerting for reliable operations. 
• Integrate security best practices with automated vulnerability scanning, image scanning, and secrets management. 
• Use GenAI-enabled DevOps tools (e.g., copilots, AI assistants, intelligent alerting or runbook automation) to accelerate delivery and troubleshooting. 
• Contribute to DevOps standards and automation strategy. 

• 3–4 years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE. 
• Strong knowledge of GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Charts, KEDA. 
• Proficiency with Terraform for IaC. 
• Experience supporting Python, Java, Node.js, Angular applications. 
• Familiarity with security tooling (SAST, DAST, image scanning, secret management). 
• Exposure to or hands-on with GenAI-enabled tools for DevOps automation (e.g., AI copilots, intelligent monitoring assistants, workflow automation bots). 
• Good scripting skills (Bash, Python, or equivalent). 

Nice to Have 

• Familiarity with AIOps or GenAI observability platforms. 
• Knowledge of API gateways, service mesh, serverless components. 
• Experience with frontend build automation and release processes. 
• Cost optimization and performance tuning in cloud environments. 

What We Value 

• Enthusiasm to learn and adopt new technologies quickly, including GenAI tools. 
• Strong automation-first and security-focused mindset. 
• Proactive problem solving and ownership. 
• Passion for building efficient and scalable delivery platforms. 

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™. 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