Senior Software Developer

Job Description

At Nielsen, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to grow in their career. We value your unique journey and want to support you in reaching your goals. When you join our team of nearly 14,000 associates, you become part of a community that is dedicated to your success. We champion your success because it benefits all of us. We encourage you to think big, try new things, and continuously improve. Your best work powers our future.

Nielsen's audience measurement team is seeking a highly skilled backend developer who is passionate about data and cutting-edge technologies.

In this role, you will collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Operations teams to ensure that our software is built according to specifications and with the highest quality. We are looking for a self-driven candidate with a desire to understand our unique business and the technical challenges it presents. You should be able to manage special projects from start to finish.

We work with the latest cloud and data technologies and love experimenting with new ones. If you are passionate about data, cutting-edge technologies, enjoy learning, experimenting, and making your projects shine, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Technical skills
• A degree in computer science or equivalent
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in server-side development on complex projects
• Working knowledge of AWS Cloud Servers and related services
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Spark, Scala, Java, Python, and SQL
• Good knowledge of RDBMS, database design, and query optimization techniques
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good command of English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to provide support as needed on weekends and evenings

Soft Skills

• A team player
• Ability to turn user stories and concepts into scalable systems
• Self-starter who can drive projects forward
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and effectively manage priorities
• Brings fresh ideas and out-of-the-box thinking to projects
• Passion for learning and finding innovative solutions

Skills that are an advantage

• Strong understanding of data modeling, database design, data warehousing concepts, and distributed systems principles
• Knowledge of big data processing and query technologies like Hadoop and Hive is a plus
• Working knowledge of version control systems like GitLab, clear understanding of Gitflow workflow, and familiarity with the overall CI/CD process

Apply for this job Your response: Dear Nielsen team, I am interested in the position of a backend developer at Nielsen's audience measurement team. I am highly skilled and passionate about working with data and cutting-edge technologies. I have included below my qualifications and experience that align with the job requirements: Qualifications: - I have a degree in computer science or equivalent. - I have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in server-side development, working on multiple complex projects. - I have a working knowledge of AWS Cloud Servers and related services. - I am proficient in programming languages such as Spark, Scala, Java, Python, and SQL. - I have good knowledge of RDBMS, database design, and query optimization techniques. - I possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - I have a good command of English, both verbal and written. - I am willing to provide support as needed on weekends and evenings. Soft Skills: - I am a team player and can collaborate effectively with others. - I can turn user stories and concepts into scalable systems. - I am a self-starter who can drive projects forward. - I am able to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and effectively manage priorities. - I bring fresh ideas and out-of-the-box thinking to projects. - I have a passion for learning and finding innovative solutions. Advantageous Skills: - I have a strong understanding of data modeling, database design, data warehousing concepts, and distributed systems principles. - I am familiar with big data processing and query technologies like Hadoop and Hive. - I have working knowledge of version control systems like GitLab, a clear understanding of Gitflow workflow, and an understanding of the overall CI/CD process. I am excited about the opportunity to join your team and contribute to the success of Nielsen. Please find attached my resume for your review. I look forward to the possibility of discussing my qualifications further. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, [Your Name]