Junior Software Engineer (1 year experience Java)

NIQ Brandbank, a division of NielsenIQ, is a global leader in product content and data management. The company ensures that product information is accurate, consistent, and ready for use across physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and digital marketplaces. By acting as a trusted centralized source of product data, NIQ Brandbank enhances consumer experiences, streamlines retail operations, and improves commercial outcomes. Their platform standardizes product information by collecting detailed attributes from manufacturers, validating them against retailer and industry standards, and enriching listings with marketing assets such as images, videos, and descriptions. This approach reduces errors, accelerates product onboarding, and supports compliance and collaboration between brands and retailers.

We are currently developing a next-generation Product Information Management (PIM) system designed to acquire, aggregate, normalize, and syndicate large volumes of data to various endpoints using cutting-edge technologies. This role offers experienced Java developers and architects the opportunity to join a dynamic product development team, working on scalable, high-availability distributed systems. As a Java developer, you will take ownership of specific product components, contribute to implementation, and work within agile teams to deliver incremental improvements through continuous delivery pipelines. A strong passion for software craftsmanship, design patterns, object-oriented and functional programming, along with test-driven development, is essential. You will write secure, robust, and high-quality code that performs efficiently in complex execution environments.

Key Responsibilities
- Own and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of product components within the PIM system.
- Develop and debug high-volume, low-latency, and highly available applications.
- Implement APIs and ensure adherence to object-oriented design principles.
- Collaborate in agile teams, participating in Scrum ceremonies and delivering continuous improvements.
- Design and develop unit, component, and functional tests along with test infrastructure.
- Ensure code quality, security, and robustness through best practices and thorough understanding of the runtime environment.
- Work independently and take initiative in solving complex technical challenges.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of commercial software development experience.
- Proficient in writing well-designed, testable, and efficient Java code.
- Experience with developing and debugging high-performance, scalable applications.
- Strong understanding of API development, object-oriented design, and agile methodologies such as Scrum.
- Skilled in designing and executing unit, component, and functional tests.
- Solid experience with Core Java and web technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently.

Preferred Technologies and Tools
Java, Spring Framework, distributed microservices, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Angular, React, Node.js, Git, MySQL, Neo4j, Redis, TypeScript, DynamoDB, AWS, GraphQL, SonarQube.

Benefits and Additional Information
NIQ offers a flexible working environment, volunteer time off, access to LinkedIn Learning, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The company embraces AI tools in recruitment to enhance efficiency while maintaining fairness, transparency, and human oversight. NIQ is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace that reflects the communities it serves. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristics, and NIQ encourages candidates who value inclusivity to apply.

NIQ is a global consumer intelligence leader, formed through the combination of NielsenIQ and GfK, operating in over 100 markets and covering more than 90% of the world’s population. The company delivers comprehensive consumer insights and advanced analytics to drive growth and innovation in retail.

For more information about NIQ’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit their official website.