Job Description

Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on our new “Connect” platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQ’s data and insights to innovate and grow.

As a Junior Data Application Engineer, you will develop ETL solutions, design databases, and productize data flows via automation/scheduling software. This is your opportunity to work with world-class data assets and deliver value at a massive scale. 

Working under the guidance of the Data Applications Team Lead, the Engineer will contribute to the overall client satisfaction, team success, and technical platform capabilities. A strong candidate will lead the development of best-in-class analytics and reporting solutions for our clients while leveraging NielsenIQ world-class data assets

What you’ll do

• Applies analytic curiosity and creativity to build and deliver custom reporting and business intelligence solutions to deliver valuable insights to our clients

• Write SQL scripts of varying complexity to build robust ETL processes managing the transformation, manipulation, and staging needed for solutions development

• Collaborates with client-facing teams, internal and external stakeholders, and SME’s to translate their needs, challenges, and opportunities into tactical milestones that you will execute to improve our solutions portfolio

• Designs and develops engaging solutions by working with MicroStrategy, SQL, Python, HTML/CSS, and MS Office to develop reports, dashboards, and applications that meet every need

• Partners with the Data Engineering team to understand and leverage new data and systems capabilities

• Partners with Client Service teams to outline, document, and execute product design and development

• Keeps efficiency in mind, proactively looking for opportunities to automate solutions and manual business processes

• Work cross-functionally with external Clients and teams responsible for databases

• Demonstrate proficiency in technology platforms to develop the knowledge necessary to support Client delivery

• Be a positive influence for change management; lead by example

• Build knowledge across all categories to become the key information resource for internal and external clients 

We’re looking for people who have

• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Information Systems or other technical field required

• Masters Degree or advanced technical certifications a plus

• 2+ years of experience with SQL required

• 2+ years of experience with RDBMS (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Snowflake) required

• 2+ years of experience in at least one scripting or OOP language (e.g. Python, R, Perl, C#), Python preferred

• Familiarity with basic web development preferred (e.g. HTML/CSS/JS)

• Proficiency in design and user experience (UX)

• Proficiency in understanding and communicating the complexities of data

• Experience with cron scheduling (eg. VisualCron) a plus 

• Prior experience with business intelligence software (e.g. MicroStrategy, Tableau) a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), VBA a plus

• Ability to function in a team environment

• Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and deliver against established timelines

• Logical thinking and problem solving focusing on a high level of detail

• Demonstrated strength in analytics and creative problem solving through project or work experience

• Familiarity with Scrum or Agile development philosophies is a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.