Mid-Level, Senior

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Azure Cloud)

Pune, India · On-site

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with strong expertise in Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining reliable, secure, and scalable cloud platforms. This role requires close collaboration with multiple teams across NIQ, including Tech Ops COE, to drive initiatives, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of solutions. Experience with GCP is required, and Snowflake knowledge is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure using Terraform and IaC best practices.
Manage and support Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
Define and implement branching, release, and production deployment strategies.
Manage IAM, RBAC, and cloud security controls.
Integrate and manage DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube and Cycode.
Monitor platform health, troubleshoot issues, and improve reliability.
Collaborate with Tech Ops COE and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions efficiently.

Qualifications

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure.
Hands-on expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
Strong experience managing Kubernetes environments.
Experience with CI/CD orchestration platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
Knowledge of Git branching strategies and release management.
Experience with production deployment strategies (Blue-Green, Canary, Rolling deployments).
Strong understanding of IAM, security, and access management.
Experience with SonarQube, Cycode, and DevSecOps practices.
Good knowledge of GCP.
Strong troubleshooting and automation skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Snowflake.
Scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
Azure and Kubernetes certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

Soft Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively with multiple teams across NIQ.
Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability.
Ability to drive work to completion and remove blockers proactively.

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. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

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