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™. 

The Syndicated Lab team is part of the Media Measurement Engineering Hub in Sofia, which belongs to GfK’s global Media Measurement technology organization. The team contributes to an agile, proprietary software development program supporting media measurement solutions worldwide. 

Media Measurement is a GfK division specializing in the collection, processing, and reporting of media KPIs for Media Agencies, Publishers, JICs, and Advertisers. We cover the full spectrum of media channels—from traditional media such as TV, Radio, and Print to digital media, where we provide insights into population digital behavior, evaluate digital campaign performance, and deliver a wide range of digital metrics. 

The Syndicated Lab team operates on the digital side of the business and focuses on the Recombine phase of the KPI delivery process. In addition to developing new solutions, the team supports daily data production and provides 2nd- and 3rd-level support for the components it owns. 

We are looking for a Software Engineer who will contribute to the development of new components as well as the maintenance and improvement of existing ones. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern AWS-based solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment. 

If you are a self-driven, motivated, and positive person who enjoys collaboration, brings energy and enthusiasm to the team, and is committed to delivering high-quality results, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to grow as a software engineer while working on impactful products in the media measurement domain. 

Key Activities:

• Support the software development and optimization of data processing and ETL workflows 
• Work on software components that include data transformation workflows and data integration services 
• Apply an end-to-end view and focus on overall data integrity and data flow rather than closed software components 
• Support QA tests covering data transformation components and workflows 
• Maintain a clear understanding of the relevant domain models, integration points and evolution lifecycles 
• Maintain good overview of (and consult the teams on) database technologies used by the applications 
• Document and handover new and changed applications to end users 

Required skills and knowledge:

• 2+ years of software development experience 
• Experience with data processing pipelines, workflow scheduling like Airflow and ETL tooling in general 
• Expert knowledge of Python, SQL, Spark, Pandas 
• Good understanding of AWS and/or Azure, GCP, Data warehouse 
• Experience with version control systems such as Git 
• Experience with Software testing and CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab) 
• Strong communication skills 
• Fluent level of English language, both written and spoken 

Optional Skills and knowledge: 

• Containerization with Docker 
• Experience with BI/Dashboarding tools such as Grafana, Tableau 
• Experience with databases like MySQL, MSSQL and PostgreSQL 
• Agile development in general and scaling agile frameworks like Less or SAFe in particular 
• First experience in handling of PII data 

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://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/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.

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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