Principal Specialist Automation Scripting

Company Description

Global Service Center Media Measurement (GSC MM) is a global operations department located in Sofia. As a centralized operations Hub it includes roles with various profiles, working closely with all country local Operations, as well as the MM Technology and Product teams. The department provides wide range of services, including helpdesk support, data and systems monitoring, data pipelines configuration and processing, data analytics for client products, as well as data science support. 

Automation Scripting Expert is a DevOps support type of role focused on writing and maintenance of scripts and applications related to automation of panel management tasks. This role involves panel data processing optimizations, pipeline quality monitoring, ad-hoc resolution of data issues and collaborating with different teams responsible for online media consumption research products.  

Job Description

• Support automation of panel management and reporting for online media consumption research  
• Write and debug scripts in languages like Python, SQL or VBA 
• Develop and maintain automation with tools like Crontab and bash (or PowerShell) 
• Maintain existing automation scripts and support resolving data processing issues 
• Support in monitoring and troubleshooting of the systems executing the scripts 
• Collaborate with development teams and provide support for production environments 
• Continuously learn and implement new tools, techniques and concepts, including cloud computing 

Qualifications

• Excellent database knowledge and strong proficiency in SQL scripting 
• Proficiency in some automation programming language, e.g. Python 
• Experience with automation tools like Crontab 
• Good knowledge of shell scripting, like bash  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail 
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, including cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure) 
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders 
• Proficiency in English language  

Optional Skills:

• Experience with VBA and PowerShell 
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau and Power BI 
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana 
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence  
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles 

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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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