Principal Software Engineer - Dotnet core, Asp.net /C#.net , Azure cloud , SQL - Pune/Chennai India
We are seeking a
Principal Software Engineer
to join and help lead the SA&I Engineering team.The SA&I team builds and maintains survey platforms and panel management systems, supporting critical business operations and enabling high-quality data collection and analysis. While our current technology stack is based on .NET / C# / SQL Server, we are actively modernizing our systems and practices, transitioning towards .NET Core and cloud-native development.This role is ideal for a senior technologist who brings deep expertise in .NET technologies, has a strong architectural mindset, and thrives in modernizing legacy systems. You will help guide technical direction, mentor engineers, and play a key role in driving our platform evolution.
Resposnibilities
- You are an experienced engineer with a strong foundation in .NET / C# and SQL Server
- You have led the design and implementation of complex systems, ideally including modernization initiatives
- You’re well-versed in architectural patterns such as Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design
- You have deep knowledge of the .NET HTTP request pipeline, Dependency Injection, and testing strategies
- You’re comfortable balancing hands-on coding with technical leadership and mentoring
- You communicate effectively across teams and with non-technical stakeholders
- You lead by example, take ownership, and promote engineering excellence
- You are a driver of continuous improvement and thrive in evolving technical landscapes
- Lead the design and development of scalable and maintainable software solutions using .NET / C# and SQL Server
- Architect and guide the modernization of legacy WebForms applications to .NET Core and beyond
- Define and implement best practices for RESTful APIs, backend services, and system integration
- Mentor and support a team of engineers through code reviews, technical design, and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate closely with product owners, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
- Own and drive improvements in performance, security, reliability, and maintainability of our systems
- Contribute to shaping our CI/CD pipelines, testing strategy, and deployment automation
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies that support our modernization goals and architectural vision
Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, primarily with .NET / C# and SQL Server
- Proven experience leading modernization projects or large-scale refactoring efforts
- Strong knowledge of .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, and legacy WebForms
- Solid understanding of relational databases and performance-tuned SQL
- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and integration testing
- Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms
- Expertise in architectural patterns (e.g., Clean Architecture), SOLID principles, and layered design
- Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Additional Information
- Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
- Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
- Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
- Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities
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.For more information, visit NIQ.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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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
