Shaping the Future of
Consumer Intelligence in Technology

Tech Leadership Connect and Hiring Forum with NIQ

Leadership Connect
December 2, 2023     Virtual      11:00 AM - 11: 45 AM
Hiring Forum
December 9, 2023      Chennai, Pune

Overview

Welcome to an exclusive platform that helps you unlock unparalleled insights from the leadership of NIQ on technology transforming the study of consumer behaviour. What’s more, you get to explore exciting career opportunities with NIQ as well!

By signing up for the event, you're stepping into a world where you can understand how technological tools are driving market trends, paving the way for a future of informed decision-making and rewarding career advancements.

Who should attend?

This is a curated event for experienced professionals and if you are working in any of the below roles, this one’s just perfect for you!

  • Frontend Engineer

  • Full Stack Developer/ Engineer

  • Program Manager

  • MSD 365 Engineer

What’s in store for you

  • ‘Tech Leadership Connect’ with Mr Vijay Konidena, Director of Technology and Digital Transformation of NIQ on ‘Shaping the Future of Consumer Intelligence in Technology’.

  • Understand NIQ's mission, values, goals, and growth strategies.

  • Gain deep insights into the role of emerging technologies in market studies.

  • Access exciting career opportunities with NIQ at the ‘Hiring Forum’.

About the speaker

Vijay Konidena

Director of Technology
Digital Transformation at NIQ

A visionary leader, Mr Konidena has extensive experience of 19 years in Telecom, CPG, and Data Analytics domains in large-scale enterprise software, with proven leadership qualities. He has deep expertise in leading complex Digital transformation projects, full-stack development, UI Frameworks, Cloud platforms, IT service delivery, strategy, and planning. He innovates for business expansion, leverages design patterns, and contributes to engineering excellence.

Agenda of ‘Leadership Connect’

December 2, 2023 | Virtual | 11:00 am - 11: 45 am

10:50 AM - 11:00 AM

Event starts: Lobby will be open to candidates

11:00 AM - 11:05 AM

Welcome to candidates and guests
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker- Mr. Vijay Konidena

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM

Talk by Mr Vijay Konidena on ‘Shaping the Future of Consumer Intelligence in Technology’
Insights into NIQ’s mission, goals, and strategies.

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Q&A Session

11:45 AM

Vote of Thanks

Hiring Forum

Explore exciting job opportunities with NIQ

December 9, 2023 | Location: Chennai, Pune, and Virtual

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, renowned for delivering a complete understanding of consumer buying behaviour and unveiling new pathways to business strategies and growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together two industry leaders with an unparalleled global reach. Be it providing holistic retail insights or a comprehensive consumer analysis, NIQ stands for the ‘Full ViewTM’, delivered through advanced analytics and state-of-the-art platforms. An Advent International portfolio company, NIQ has operations spread out in over 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population, making it a titan in consumer intelligence.


Career Opportunities at NIQ

At NIQ, engineers thrive in a range of cutting-edge­ technologies like Big Data, AI, ML, and Cloud Engineering. The diverse opportunities at the technology department fuels NIQ's FMCG success, delivering precise data across domains.

Get ready to join NIQ for an exhilarating journey, with job roles spanning Frontend/Backend/Full Stack to Cloud/Database/Testing.

Join the NIQ tech team where each day brings in new e­xcitement and growth.

Become a part of our mission to show the world what people want by bringing your unique experience.

Explore Jobs

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full-time
Career Site Team: Technology and Engineering

Job Description
Mid/Senior Engineer, Pune/Chennai

What you’ll do

  • Write complex, maintainable code in JavaScript to develop scalable, flexible and user-friendly applications
  • Build scalable, high-performant web applications using node.js and front-end frameworks, predominantly Angular
  • Identify and develop reusable UI components that serve the needs of multiple applications
  • Integrate front-ends with back-end restful APIs

Qualifications

  • Looking for 3 to 10 years of experience
  • Strong fundamentals in software engineering and object-oriented programming, including proficiency in JavaScript and Angular
  • Understanding of data structures
  • Experience designing and developing front-end UIs
  • Sound SDLC skills, preferably with experience in an agile environment
  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
  • 3 or more years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

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. 

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full-time

Job Description
Manager, Engineering - Chennai

What you’ll do

  • Lead cross-functional technical teams in the design, development and delivery of quality software applications
  • Write complex, clean and maintainable code to develop scalable user-friendly Front-end applications, services and API
  • Design and architect frontend or full-stack solutions
  • Develop reusable UI components that can serve the needs of multiple applications
  • Drive proof of concepts to validate solution options
  • Ensure the maintainability and quality of code
  • Hands-on management of a team/teams of developers

Qualifications

  • 10 to 15 years of applicable software engineering experience
  • Strong fundamentals in front and back-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in UI/Web front-end frameworks (Java + Angular)
  • Familiarity integrating Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture
  • Experience with frontend design and solution architecture
  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
  • Sound SDLC skills, preferably with experience in an agile environment
  • Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Additional Information

  • Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. 
  • Recharge and revitalize with the 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.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full-time

Job Description

What you’ll do

  • Write complex, maintainable code to develop scalable, flexible, and user-friendly applications, using Java, Spring boot and front-end technologies leveraging the Java services
  • Identify and develop reusable UI components that serve the needs of multiple applications
  • Design and develop highly available, low latency, cloud-native applications
  • Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of the cloud-based Big Data Solution - conceptualize, design, develop, test and deploy

We’re looking for people who have.

  • 6 or more years of applicable software engineering experience
  • Strong fundamentals with experience in back-end and front-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in Java, Springboot and Angular.
  • Familiarity integrating Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture
  • Solid knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
  • Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full-time
Job Description

What you’ll do

  • Write complex, maintainable code to develop scalable, flexible, and user-friendly applications, using Java, Spring boot and front-end technologies leveraging the Java services
  • Identify and develop reusable UI components that serve the needs of multiple applications
  • Design and develop highly available, low latency, cloud-native applications
  • Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of the cloud-based Big Data Solution - conceptualize, design, develop, test and deploy

We’re looking for people who have

  • 3 or more years of applicable software engineering experience
  • Strong fundamentals with experience in back-end and front-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in Java, Springboot and Angular / React js.
  • Familiarity integrating Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture
  • Solid knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
  • Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure would be desirable
  • Spark framework with Scala or Python is a plus

Additional Information

  • Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. 
  • Recharge and revitalize with the 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.

Chennai, India
Full-time

Job Description
Program Manager - Chennai & Pune, India

What you’ll do

  • Drive the end-to-end execution of program deliverables and tracking of program health
  • Define and track program milestones, timelines, and deployment plans
  • Act as the face of the program and communicate progress to upper management and stakeholders
  • Act as liaison for all facets of the program and pull people together to make decisions (Product, Operations, Technology, Commercial, Data Science, Client Deployment, Marketing, Sales) throughout the project
  • Facilitate cross-team prioritisation between Stakeholders and Technology teams to create release plans and continue to manage throughout the program lifecycle
  • Ensure business objectives are clearly defined and that the program meets them
  • Manage program scope (demand intake, documentation, change control, communication)
  • Adhere to standard program management processes, best practices, and tools for the organisation, including architecture, cybersecurity, and quality
  • Facilitate conversations to ensure Cross-Functional Team Dependencies are tracked, identifying gaps, and mitigating or escalating risks
  • Track and communicate program objectives and progress (Program Status, Initiative level Jira Boards, and Project Plans)
  • Facilitate Scrum of Scrum meetings, execute release-level retrospectives
  • Track and ensure prompt resolution of issues
  • Implement Agile and SAFe methodologies, including PI planning preparation, agile ceremonies, process improvements
  • Communicate agile team metrics & drive compliance
  • Execute production and commercial readiness (Sign-offs, Documentation and Rollout Plans and Execution)
  • Track and report on program financials, including resource planning

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in program management or similar role running large projects in operations, technology or engineering
  • Practical experience with agile techniques and methodologies
  • Superior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation written, email)
  • Proven ability to influence & gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions, functions and cultures
  • Comfort working with senior-level management and virtual teams
  • Ability to prioritise, manage, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously; highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedules
  • A strong bias toward action, flexible, resourceful, and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • You are the glue of a happy, high-performing, cross-functional team
  • Positive attitude, team player, self-starter; takes initiative, ability to work independently
  • Experience configuring and using Jira or similar project-tracking software
  • Preferred: data warehousing, cloud experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field
  • Scrum Alliance certifications (i.e. CSM, CSPO, etc.) preferred

Additional Information

  • Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. 
  • Recharge and revitalise with the 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. 

Chennai & Pune, India
Full-time

Job Description
Engineer- Microsoft Dynamics 365

What you’ll do

  • Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall, global solution design
  • Configuring and implementing Dynamics Sales and Service to support Business needs
  • Prototyping new features and integrations aligned to business strategy by introducing innovation through technology
  • Following source & test-driven development best practices
  • Troubleshooting and identifying root cause analysis while resolving the issues

We’re looking for people who have

  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Dynamics 365 developer, including experience with CRM Functional areas in Sales and Service functionality
  • PowerBI, GitHub/TFS, C#, .NET, Visual Studio, JavaScript, HTML, and APIs
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Global Team
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
  • Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using Collaboration Technologies: Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, Confluence
  • Experience using Object-oriented languages (Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Node.js, etc.), Bootstrap, AJAX, JSON, UiPath, QlikSense
  • Experience using Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, Bamboo
  • Experience working with CI/CD for Salesforce
  • Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs
  • Experience with Microsoft integrations (e.g. SAP, ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.) and integration middleware technologies (e.g. Dell Boomi)
  • Prior Salesforce experience a plus

Who you are:

  • Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
  • Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
  • Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
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Chennai & Pune, India
Full-time

Job Description
Senior Engineer - Microsoft Dynamics 365

What you’ll do

  • Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall, global solution design
  • Configuring and implementing Dynamics Sales and Service to support Business needs
  • Prototyping new features and integrations aligned to business strategy by introducing innovation through technology while simplifying/streamlining existing architecture
  • Following source & test-driven development best practices
  • Troubleshooting and identifying root cause analysis while resolving the issues
  • Strong hands-on experience in developer-leading practices. Ability to work independently and guide junior team members.

We’re looking for people who have

  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a Dynamics 365 developer, including experience with CRM Functional areas in Sales and Service functionality
  • PowerBI, GitHub/TFS, C#, .NET, Visual Studio, JavaScript, HTML, and APIs
  • Hands-on Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Knowledge of Power Platform and Power Apps
  • Hands-on with Plug-ins and Power automation.
  • Knowledge of Security models and fundamentals
  • Knowledge of expressions (query/ fetch)
  • Knowledge of the Power Portal
  • Knowledge in Integration/ Deployments using Azure/ DevOps (not mandatory)
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Global Team
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
  • Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using Collaboration Technologies: Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, Confluence
  • Experience using Object-oriented languages (Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Node.js, etc.), Bootstrap, AJAX, JSON, UiPath, QlikSense
  • Experience using Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, Bamboo
  • Experience working with CI/CD for Salesforce
  • Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs
  • Experience with Microsoft integrations (e.g. SAP, ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.) and integration middleware technologies (e.g. Dell Boomi)
  • Prior Salesforce experience is a plus

Who you are:

  • Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
  • Teachable and embracing best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
  • Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

NIQ’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, NIQ believes in making decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. It has a global non-discrimination policy that covers these protected classes in every market of its worldwide business and is on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all organisational aspects - measurement, products and workforce.


NIQ enthusiastically invites candidates who share its inclusion and diversity mission goals to join their endeavour to usher in equality and equity.

The Work Culture

NIQ fosters an innovative and collaborative culture, encouraging creative thinking and open communication. The technology department empowers professionals like you to freely choose and contribute to your preferred domains. NIQ highly values transparency and open dialogue with colleagues and managers to create a supportive atmosphere. Prioritising work-life balance is integral to NIQ's work culture and it encourages team members to maintain a healthy equilibrium.


At NIQ, everyone, regardless of title or level, is encouraged to present new ideas, create magic and drive transformation each day!

Your Work at NIQ

NIQ is dedicated to pushing technological boundaries with challenging projects of real-world significance, leveraging a vast mine of consumer intelligence data collected over the years for endless data mining opportunities. You can get on a path of continuous learning coupled with resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth. NIQ's technology hubs in Pune and Chennai enable collaboration with different teams, solving real-time problems and demonstrating innovation. You can shape the future course of businesses through groundbreaking projects, cutting-edge tech tools, and collaborating across industries and regions.


Come, take the leap and embrace a world of extensive possibilities!

Details of the evaluation process

Candidates need to appear for multiple selection rounds for every job opening. Candidates clearing the first round will move forward to subsequent rounds.


Fullstack & Frontend Roles (3 Round)
  • Round 1 - Online Assessment (60- 90 mins)
  • Round 2 - Technical round (Live coding)
  • Round 3 - Technical and Behavioural round
Program Manager (2 rounds)
  • Round 1 - Technical round
  • Round 2 - Techno. Managerial round
MSD 365 (2 rounds)
  • Round 1 - Technical round
  • Round 2 - Techno. Managerial round

*Please note that it is mandatory for candidates from Chennai and Pune to attend a face-to-face interview.