Senior Software Engineer - Solutions Engineer

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our Consumer Canvas team. Consumer Canvas is an exciting product that provides new and richer ways for our clients to reach advanced audiences and conduct deep market research. This role bridges technical implementation and client success, ensuring seamless integration and activation of data-driven solutions that power advanced audience insights.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Data Clean Rooms, data matching, and handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). They will work with clients and partners to develop and deploy matching, enrichment, and activation solutions. You will serve as a technical liaison between clients and internal teams, translating business needs into scalable engineering solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Product owners, clients, and our development team to clarify, analyze, and assess requirements.
• Build data matching, enrichment, and activation solutions on top of the Consumer Canvas identity spine, PII data, and infrastructure.
• Serve as a technical liaison between clients and internal teams, translating business needs into scalable engineering solutions.
• Provide onboarding support and technical guidance to ensure successful deployment and adoption.
• Work closely with Product owners and the development team to identify scalable and repeatable solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Work independently and collaboratively in an Agile development environment.

5+ years in Big Data solutions engineering or related roles preferred. Experience in advanced advertising or market research applications is very valuable.

Data Platforms & Tools:

• Hands-on experience with Snowflake data processing environments, especially Snowflake Data Clean Rooms.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks data processing environments.
• Familiarity with data engineering Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold).
• Experience with Big Data technologies and patterns.

Programming & Modeling:

• Strong SQL experience.
• Data modeling and data design.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and Python environment controllers (Poetry, PipEnv).

Governance & Security:

• Experience handling PII data and working in clean rooms.

DevOps & CI/CD:

• Hands-on experience with any of these code versioning tools (GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, etc.).

Communication & Collaboration:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and client services.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well in a team.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Additional Valuable Skills:

• Experience with Azure Cloud Services and Azure Data Factory.
• Experience with data activation platforms (e.g., LiveRamp, The Trade Desk).
• Familiarity with identity resolution or customer data platforms (CDPs).

• 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)

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