Site Reliability Engineer

At NIQ, the Financial Services team uses alternative datasets to help global public equity investors (hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds) make better investment decisions. We work with some of the largest hedge funds in the world. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be at the cutting edge of the alternative data space where you will help maintain and improve our data infrastructure, which enables us to develop market research products and delivery data to our customers. In this role, you would also get the opportunity to work with world-class big data and cloud services, such as: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, DBT, Airflow, and Looker. Apply now to start taking your career to the next level. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure using AWS, focusing on services like EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, SQS, and more, utilizing infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform for provisioning and configuration. Deploy and manage Airflow in multiple environments, such as staging and production, using Kubernetes to ensure scalable and robust workflow management. Automate software deployment processes and manage continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and deployment. Implement and maintain security best practices for cloud infrastructure to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards. Manage and optimize cloud resources to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Collaborate with the development teams to deploy and manage tools such as Airflow, Snowflake, Matillion, DBT, Java Spring Boot Apps, and SQL databases. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability and availability. 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar role with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Strong background in Kubernetes cluster management and Linux/Windows administration. Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems, such as Jenkins, GitLab, etc. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Who we are looking for: · You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a thirst to solve difficult challenges through innovation and creativity with a strong focus on results · You have a passion for data and the insights it can deliver · You are intellectually curious with a broad range of interests and hobbies · You take ownership of your deliverables · You have excellent analytical communication and interpersonal skills · You have excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences · You can work with distributed teams situated globally in different geographies · You want to work in a small team with a start-up mentality · You can work well under pressure, prioritize work and be well organized. Relish tackling new challenges, paying attention to details, and, ultimately, growing professionally. 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. 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