Senior Software Engineer (Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer)

Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

• Manage and optimize Databricks infrastructure, including cluster lifecycle management, job scheduling, Unity Catalog administration, user permissions, and cost monitoring.
• Manage Airflow clusters deployed on Kubernetes via Helm charts, including upgrades, configuration management, and integration with ArgoCD and Vault.
• Write and maintain Terraform modules to provision and manage cloud infrastructure in a scalable, reliable, and secure manner.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows using Python, PySpark, and dbt to support data processing and analytics use cases.
• Use GitHub Copilot with custom skills and agents to improve team productivity, automate repetitive development tasks, and accelerate code reviews and documentation.
• Communicate with stakeholders across the organization to understand their data needs and translate them into infrastructure and pipeline solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure data quality and consistency across the organization.
• Review and approve infrastructure and pipeline changes from team members, applying runbooks and automation components.
• Participate in on-call rotation for data infrastructure and pipeline incidents. You will be expected to take all necessary actions to resolve issues and restore services to a normal state.
• Review and maintain technical documentation, keeping it up to date with current system state and runbooks.

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS and Kubernetes.
• 3+ years managing Databricks infrastructure, including cluster management, job scheduling, user management, cost monitoring, and performance optimization.
• 3+ years of Python development for data pipelines and workflows, including PySpark and dbt.
• 2+ years managing Airflow infrastructure.
• 2+ years writing and maintaining Terraform modules for cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in using agent tools for software engineering tasks, such as code generation, documentation, and automation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment workflows.
• Experience with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management.
• Experience with uv for Python dependency and project management.
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks and consistency practices across distributed teams.
• Experience with Azure.

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