Software Engineer

NIQ Brandbank, a division of NielsenIQ, is a global leader in product content and data management, helping brands and retailers maintain accurate, consistent product information across physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and digital marketplaces. The company serves as a trusted centralized source of product data, improving consumer experiences, streamlining retail operations, and enhancing commercial performance by standardizing product information creation and sharing. NIQ Brandbank’s platform collects detailed product attributes from manufacturers, including packaging, dimensions, ingredients, nutritional values, regulatory details, and technical specifications. This data is validated and aligned with retailer- and industry-specific standards to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reduce manual effort.

The platform also manages rich digital content such as product descriptions, feature highlights, high-resolution images, lifestyle imagery, videos, and supporting documentation. This enriched content is crucial for influencing consumer purchase decisions, especially in online environments. NIQ Brandbank enables seamless content syndication and data distribution, allowing validated product data and assets to be automatically shared with multiple retailers and marketplaces from a single source. This reduces the complexity of managing different data formats and submission processes, accelerating product onboarding and minimizing listing rejections.

NIQ Brandbank supports strong data governance and collaboration between brands and retailers through structured workflows, quality checks, and approval processes. Changes to product information are tracked and audited to maintain regulatory compliance and respond swiftly to market changes. This collaborative approach fosters trust and long-term data integrity between trading partners.

We are currently developing a next-generation Product Information Management (PIM) system that leverages state-of-the-art technologies to acquire, aggregate, normalize, and syndicate large volumes of data to various targets. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Java developers and architects eager to work on scalable, high-availability distributed systems and cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
- Own and contribute to the development of specific product components within the PIM system.
- Design and implement high-quality, secure, and robust code using Java and related technologies.
- Apply object-oriented design principles, design patterns, functional programming, and test-driven development.
- Collaborate within agile teams to deliver incremental improvements through continuous delivery pipelines.
- Develop and maintain APIs, unit tests, component tests, and functional tests.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Ensure code quality, security, and performance with a deep understanding of the execution environment.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of commercial software development experience.
- Proficiency in writing well-designed, testable, and efficient Java code.
- Experience developing and debugging high-volume, low-latency, high-performance, and highly available applications.
- Strong knowledge of API development, object-oriented design, and agile methodologies such as Scrum.
- Experience designing and implementing unit, component, and functional tests.
- Working experience with Core Java and web technologies.
- Passion for code quality, design aesthetics, and software robustness.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Ability to work independently and be self-driven.

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, Sonar.

Benefits:
- Flexible working environment.
- Volunteer time off.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

NIQ integrates artificial intelligence tools throughout the recruitment process to enhance efficiency and fairness, including résumé screening and candidate assessments. All AI usage is governed by principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion, with final hiring decisions made by humans.

NIQ is a global consumer intelligence leader, combining insights and analytics to deliver a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior. With operations in over 100 markets, 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 characteristic, and NIQ encourages individuals who value inclusivity to join their team.