Software Engineer, Pune Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple platforms, 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 Backend PG PL SQL Engineer, you’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and prototyping cutting-edge technologies. Right now, our CDAR platform is concentrating on application convergence with latest backend services and leverage Jenkins to support things like CI/CD and integrations. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chicago, Madrid, Toronto, Chennai and Pune Responsibilities: Primarily working on writing and optimizing PostgreSQL (PG PL/SQL) Programing Language Code. Develop Complex store Procedure, functions, packages, triggers and views. Tune and optimizing existing PG PL/SQL code for better Performance. Handle large volume of data transformation using PG PL/SQL. Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting – Analyze Execution Plan , tune SQL queries and PG PL /SQL blocks for performance. Identify and fix bottleneck or deadlocks in store Procedures. Interacting with multiple stakeholders Unit testing, integration testing Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall, global solution design Configuring & Implementing Application and Integration 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 Must Have - Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Backend Database engineer who works on PostgreSQL Programing language (PG PL/SQL). Develop Complex store Procedure, functions, packages, triggers and views Good in performance tuning and SQL query optimization. Good to have basic knowledge of Cloud (Azure) Strong knowledge of version control tools, preferably Bit bucket Basic Knowledge on Linux/Unix environment (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.) 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 and excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business Nice to have - Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (4-year degree) Experience using Collaboration Technologies: Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, Confluence Experience using Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead. Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. 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