Backend Engineer Python, PHP and PostgreSQL

Software Engineer
- Pune/Chennai

We areseekingan experienced and highly motivated

Mid Software Engineer based inPune/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,PHPand 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 crawlersto harvest structured and unstructured web data using custom and enterprise frameworks.
• Manage dynamic content extractionusing advanced browser automation tools for JavaScript-heavy, AJAX, and infinite-scroll sites.
• Optimizecrawling performance through concurrent execution, asynchronous programming, and container multi-threading.

Backend & Application Engineering

• Design, develop, andmaintainscalable backend microservices using Python and PHP.
• Build web applications and custom internal tools using the PHP Code Igniter framework.
• Design
  
  PythonbasedRESTful APIsto 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 tomaintainsystem stability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, Dev Ops, and other engineering units.

• Must Have
  Experience: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Web Scraping:
  Deepproficiencywith Python parsing packages (Scrapy,Beautiful Soup, LXML, Requests).
• Browser Automation:
  Hands-on experience handling browser execution via Selenium, Playwright, or Pyppeteer.
• PHP:
  Strong development experience in PHP and the Code Igniter framework.
• Database:
  Solid understanding ofPostgreSQLdatabase schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Architecture:
  
  Strong foundation in designing
  
  Microservice sand building robustRESTful 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 & Dev Ops:
  Experience with cloud platforms(AWS, Azure, or GCP) andCI/CD pipelines.
• Containerization:
  Familiarity with
  
  Dockerand
  
  Kubernetesorchestration.
• Tooling:
  Experience with Git version control and logging, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Methodology:
  Familiarity working within Agile/Scrum frameworksusing JIRA

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• Linked In 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:

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…