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(Senior) Software Engineer (Python/Shell script) (m/f/d)

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on backend systems, automation, and data processing solutions within Circana's engineering team. You will enhance and optimize technical solutions using Python and Shell scripting, ensuring the reliability of data workflows and collaborating with various teams to deliver effective solutions.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience working with Python and Shell scripting.
  • Strong proficiency with Python and Linux scripting (including awk script).
  • Experience with ETL development, data validation, and data integration.
  • Good understanding of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Engineering, Statistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and optimize Python and Linux shell scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
  • Build automated pipelines and reusable code modules to support recurring reporting and analytics workloads.
  • Conduct peer code reviews, optimize execution performance, and apply best-practice coding standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication

About the company

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IRI

  • Market Research
  • XLarge
  • 5,001–10,000
IRI is a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help CPG, OTC healthcare, retailers and media companies to grow their businesses. With the largest repository of purchase, media, social, causal and loyalty data, all integrated on an on-demand cloud-based technology platform, IRI guides its clients around the world in their quests to remain relentlessly relevant, capture market share, connect with consumers and deliver market-leading growth.

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Job description

(Senior) Software Engineer (Python) (m/f/d)

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.

More information can be found at www.circana.com.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Middle-Senior Engineer to join our engineering team. You will work on backend systems, automation, and data processing solutions. The role involves developing robust scripts, maintaining existing systems, migration and optimizing data workflows in a production environment.

We are searching for a self-motivated individual with a passion for enhancing and optimizing technical solutions not only in Python, also in Shell language in Linux environment. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and optimize Python and Linux shell scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
  • Build automated pipelines and reusable code modules to support recurring reporting and analytics workloads.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of datasets.
  • Conduct peer code reviews, optimize execution performance, and apply best-practice coding standards.
  • Perform debugging, data validation, and root-cause analysis to ensure reliability of data flows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify existing processes using automation.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience working with Python and Shell scripting. 
  • Strong proficiency with Python and Linux scripting (including awk script)
  • Experience with ETL development, data validation, and data integration. 
  • Good understanding of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL). 
  • Ability to debug complex data pipelines and optimize performance. 
  • Strong communication and documentation skills. 
  • Strong Linux/Unix background. 
  • Strong Windows/Microsoft Office knowledge. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Engineering, Statistics, or related field. 
  • Good/very good knowledge of English. 

Nice to have Qualifications

  • Experience with SAS/WPS. 
  • Experience with Perl. 
  • Experience with Apache Airflow. 
  • Exposure to version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, or job scheduling platforms. 
  • Experience in CPG, retail analytics, or large-scale market measurement environments. 

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

  • Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
  • Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
  • Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
  • Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
  • Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
  • Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
  • Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located at the following location(s): EMEA Hybrid/Remot (with possible occasional onsite presence if required)


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