About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in backend development to join our innovative team. This role requires a technical leader who can architect scalable systems, mentor engineers, and drive the technical vision of our products.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient hands-on coding skills; ability to lead by example and assist the team when necessary.
- Strong capability in architecture and system design with a focus on practical solutions, design choice evaluation, and cost optimization.
- Extensive experience with Microservices architecture, RESTful services, and familiarity with GraphQL.
- Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms, with an emphasis on scalability and performance optimization.
- Cloud expertise specifically in AWS technologies (EC2, DynamoDB, RDS, EMR, Airflow, etc.).Proficient in Python, including frameworks like PySpark, Flask, and libraries like Pandas.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.), with insight into optimal use cases for each.
- Familiarity with Java, particularly Spring Boot, Tomcat, and testing with Spock.
- Knowledgeable in infrastructure tools like GitLab, Terraform, Gradle.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in software design and development.
- Proven leadership experience, including leading meetings, technical presentations, and fostering cross-functional team leadership.BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Deep expertise in at least one OOP language, with Python and Java preferred.
- Comprehensive experience through the entire SDLC.
- Minimum of 3 years designing and implementing web services (REST).Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong background in software design and architecture.
- Committed to unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).Strategic thinker with business acumen to drive strategy development.
- Adept at building and leading strong engineering teams with a visionary approach.
About Nielsen
We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.
We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See what’s next with us at Nielsen:careers.nielsen.com
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What We Do
Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience insights, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future.
An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries.
