Job Purpose 

• Nielsen Brandbank Software Developers work collaboratively alongside other development team members, Product Owners & Scrum Masters to realise business goals.  
• Working within dedicated domains, the Software Developer - using an incremental delivery approach - is responsible for developing new and existing products by understanding and translating backlog items into solutions. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Approach work from an Agile mindset applying practices and principles wherever possible 
• Attend and participate in all Sprint events to achieve desired outcomes  
• Interact with stakeholders/Product Owner to clarify requirements and provide input into the creation of User Stories   
• Responsible for estimation, sprint planning and managing all their own tasks and reporting on progress 
• Collaborates closely with all team members to take a shared responsibility for the sprint backlog and the team’s success 
• Develops new or amended features, resolves bugs and carries out other tasks as required to realise business goals 
• Produces high quality code and takes responsibility for the quality of their own code - writing unit tests and conducting unit testing where applicable 
• Maintains broader code quality through peer code reviews  
• Assist with live releases in line with the team’s release schedule   
• Identify improvement opportunities to improve team processes and agree on actionable improvements 
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support within his/her domain environment 

Role Requirements E=essential, P=preferred 

• E – Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience 
• E - Ability to work independently across some or all the Microsoft Stack and other key technologies: 
• .NET (C# preferable) , MS Azure , SQL Server , Javascript / Typescript (React preferable) , ASP, MVC, WPF 
• Unit Testing (NUnit, MSTest, Moq) , GIT , XML, JSON 
• E - Ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly 
• E - Good understanding of software architecture, issues and design 
• E - Good understanding of data and databases 
• E - Familiarity and good experience with Agile development methodologies and the complete product lifecycle from inception to delivery 
• E – Excellent English Language communication skills - both written and verbal 
• E - An analytical mind in identifying appropriate solutions for business requirements 
• P - Excited by technology, with up to date understanding of the latest technologies 
• P - Some experience of code reviews and coding standards 

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