Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

t's an exciting time to be a builder. Constant technological advances are creating an exciting new world for those who understand the value of data. At the heart of our organization, data powers decisions, innovations, and progress. Our mission is to harness the power of data on a global scale, transforming it into actionable insights that drive business success. 

As a Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer, you will bring a cloud engineering mindset to building and operating our AWS Data Platform. This role requires someone that can combine deep knowledge of AWS with a strong understanding of data management principles. By leveraging AWS Data Services, you will create scalable, secure, and performant systems that empower data-driven decision-making for our client

Key Responsibilities 

• Cloud Engineering with a Data Focus: Architect and implement cloud infrastructure tailored to data processing, storage, and access needs, leveraging AWS data services such as S3, EMR, Glue, Athena, Airflow and Lake Formation. 

• Data Platform Architecture: Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient data platforms to support analytics, machine learning, and operational use cases. 

• Data Governance & Security: Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance, ensuring data is accessed and managed responsibly. 

• CI/CD and Automation: Establish robust CI/CD pipelines and use tools like GitLab to manage deployments. Automate workflows and data pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions, and Lambda. 

• Collaboration: Partner with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into cloud-based solutions. 

• Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency of data platforms. 

• Innovation & Adoption: Stay ahead of AWS advancements, introducing new services and best practices to improve the organization’s data capabilities. 

Qualifications

Key Skills and Qualifications 

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or data platform engineering, with a strong focus on AWS. 

• AWS Expertise: Hands-on experience with core AWS data services, including S3, Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, and IAM. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect) are a plus. 

• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, with experience in automation and scripting. 

• ETL & Data Pipelines: Proven experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT workflows, with a focus on orchestration using tools such as Apache Airflow. 

• Infrastructure as Code: Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. 

• Security & Compliance: Knowledge of AWS security best practices and experience implementing policies to ensure regulatory compliance. 

• DevOps & CI/CD: Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or similar. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills 

• Communication: Ability to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

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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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. 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. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion