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Job DescriptionJob Description:
As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, while also ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. In addition you will mentor and guide the junior engineers.
● Experience in designing, developing and scaling enterprise grade applications, including developing solutions from scratch.
● Exposure to various backend and front end technologies including Java and Javascript.
● Willing to work on legacy stacks and curious to automate old systems.
● Experience in building ETL/ELT processes to ingest data from various sources (APIs, databases, files, etc.).
● Optimize existing data pipelines for performance, cost, and reliability.
● Proficiency in Distributed System
● Proficiency in databases, including schema design, for large-scale Applications, with mandatory experience in both SQL and NoSQL datastores.
● SQL examples: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle
● NoSQL examples: MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, DynamoDB, Elastic Search, HBASE
● Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers ensuring successful project delivery.
● In depth knowledge and proficiency of messaging queue concepts
Key Responsibilities
● Lead Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust web applications and data pipelines.
● Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
● Conduct code reviews ensuring adherence to best practices and high coding standards provide constructive feedback to team members.
● Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance and resolve issues.
● Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment. Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making processes to shape the future of our technology stack
● Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their potential impact on our products and services.
● Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
● Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
Qualifications● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
● 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java.
● Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
● Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
● Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
● Working knowledge of machine learning and data science concepts
● Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.
● Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in Java and Java frameworks
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Experience in designing ETL/ELT processes
Nielsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nielsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Nielsen.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous for all parents, with birthing parents receiving substantially longer time, and the program is complemented by adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support. Employer-verified entries and company communications consistently highlight family benefits as a standout.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered solid, with some teams using flexible or unlimited PTO models and additional offerings like paid volunteer time. These time-away policies often contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Smart Work flexibility, an Employee Assistance Program, and broader well-being initiatives are emphasized as part of a holistic package. These elements are frequently cited as strengths that enhance day-to-day experience.
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