Job Title: Junior Data engineer ( Python and SQL ) - 2 to 3 years only
Company: NielsenIQ
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Description:
Company Description

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. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

Job Description

Junior Data engineer ( Python and SQL ) - 2 to 3 years only , Chennai/Pune India

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Data Engineer with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in building robust data pipelines and processing large datasets. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL and Python, experience with data manipulation libraries like Polars and Pandas, and exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies. Familiarity with Scala and Java is a plus.

Responsibilities:


Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines for batch and real-time processing
Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and reporting
Use Python (with Polars or Pandas) to clean, transform, and analyze large datasets
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to understand data needs and deliver high-quality solutions
Integrate pipelines into CI/CD environments and ensure robust version control and testing
Work in an Agile environment, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Optimize data processes for performance, scalability, and reliability
Contribute to data architecture and governance practices


Qualifications


2–3 years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer or similar role
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
Hands-on experience with Polars or Pandas for data wrangling and analysis
Solid understanding of data pipeline design and ETL processes
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Good problem-solving and communication skills


Preferred (Good to Have):


Working knowledge of Scala or Java in a data engineering context
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of data lake, data warehouse, and streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka, Spark)
Exposure to Docker or other containerization tools


Why Join Us?


Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment
Career development and learning opportunities
Inclusive and supportive work culture


Additional Information


Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities


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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
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