Software Engineer GN.

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

About us

• Gracenote is the content data business unit of Nielsen that powers innovative entertainment experiences for the world’s leading media companies. Our entertainment metadata and connected IDs deliver advanced content navigation and discovery to connect consumers to the content they love and discover new ones. With a global footprint, Gracenote provides global and local content solutions covering regions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Job Purpose

• Develop and enhance our flagship Video, Audio, Automotive and Sports metadata software solutions.
• Design applications with a Platform-first approach where scale, consistency and reliability are at the core of every decision.
• As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications using various technologies.
• You will be contributing to solutions which acquire, enrich and deliver world’s richest content metadata to customers across the globe using technology first approach

Key Responsibilities

• Design, Develop, and maintain scalable and robust applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.  
• Own the core SDLC phases of implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance to deliver high-quality software that meets business objectives. While proficiency in requirements gathering and design is advantageous.
• Able to troubleshoot and debug applications using established methodologies (e.g., log analysis, profiling, code inspection) to pinpoint performance bottlenecks, resolve functional defects, and ensure application stability and optimal resource utilization.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills and knowledge. 
• Thrives on continuous learning, demonstrates a keen interest in emerging technologies, and proactively seeks opportunities to expand skillset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in Software Development. Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills with a passion for problem-solving and innovation. 
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, GoLang, Python, C++, SCALA.
• Knowledge of Data Science is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and adaptability skills

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