Backend Engineer with Python, PHP and PostgreSQL

Job Description

Software Engineer – Pune/Chennai 

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mid Software Engineer based in Pune/Chennai. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of scalable backend architectures, web scraping pipelines, and core web applications. You will balance data extraction engineering with robust backend development using Python, PHP and PostgreSQL. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving complex data challenges, this role is for you. 

Responsibilities 

Data Extraction & Web Scraping 

• Build scalable web crawlers to harvest structured and unstructured web data using custom and enterprise frameworks. 
• Manage dynamic content extraction using advanced browser automation tools for JavaScript-heavy, AJAX, and infinite-scroll sites. 
• Optimize crawling performance through concurrent execution, asynchronous programming, and container multi-threading. 

Backend & Application Engineering 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices using Python and PHP. 
• Build web applications and custom internal tools using the PHP CodeIgniter framework. 
• Design Python based RESTful APIs to ensure seamless data integration across cross-functional platforms. 

Database Management & Operations 

• Write efficient, optimized SQL queries and manage schema design within PostgreSQL. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues to maintain system stability. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and other engineering units. 

Qualifications

• Must Have Experience: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience. 
• Web Scraping: Deep proficiency with Python parsing packages (Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, LXML, Requests). 
• Browser Automation: Hands-on experience handling browser execution via Selenium, Playwright, or Pyppeteer. 
• PHP: Strong development experience in PHP and the CodeIgniter framework. 
• Database: Solid understanding of PostgreSQL database schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning. 
• Architecture: Strong foundation in designing Microservices and building robust RESTful APIs. 
• Soft Skills: Ownership: Ability to take a project from concept to delivery independently. 
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to align with remote and local cross-functional teams. 
• Agility: A proactive mindset that thrives in fast-paced, continuous-improvement environments. 
• Nice to Have Cloud & DevOps: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration. 
• Tooling: Experience with Git version control and logging, monitoring, and observability tools. 
• Methodology: Familiarity working within Agile/Scrum frameworks using JIRA 

Additional Information

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

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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