Job Purpose :
This position is responsible for analyzing, developing, testing, and supporting highly complex in-house data coding application software and services but also using AWS services. These software applications are used within Nielsen Ad Intel business to harmonize and code advertisement related data such as: Television, Radio, Digital, Social, Search, Press, Cinema, Outdoor and other minor media. As part of this team you will have the opportunity to work in a young multicultural high performance environment that will give you the possibility to work with other teams in the Nielsen Media business space.
The Software Engineer is ultimately responsible for delivering technical solutions: starting from the project's onboard until post launch support and including development, testing and user acceptance. It is expected to support and work with multiple delocalized project teams in multiple regions. As a Software Engineer you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and distributed systems with an open and modular architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, efficient and maintainable data entry solutions.
Job Responsibilities :
Application and Microservices Development:
Design, develop, and maintain applications and microservices using C#. .NET Core, ASP.net MVC, SQL Server and or Postgres.
Implement and adhere to microservices architecture principles, ensuring independence, scalability, and resilience of services.
API Development:
Create and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between microservices and other components.
Ensure API security, performance, and adherence to best practices.
Database Design and Optimization:
Design and implement database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
Optimize database queries and transactions for maximum performance.
Backend Architecture:
Work closely with architects and frontend developers to contribute to the overall backend architecture and design decisions.
Integrate AI into workflows.
Implement and adhere to coding standards and best practices.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
Communicate effectively with team members to understand requirements, provide updates, and troubleshoot issues.
Code Quality and Testing:
Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices.
Conduct thorough unit testing and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.
Performance Optimization:
Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the backend code.
Optimize applications for scalability, responsiveness, and resource utilization.
Security Implementation:
Implement security best practices at both the code and infrastructure levels.
Collaborate with security teams to address potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.
Version Control and CI/CD:
Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage source code.
Work with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the deployment process.
Tech Stack Requirements: C#, .NET Core, ASP.net MVC, React Js, SQL, Cloud (preferably AWS), Docker, RDBMS (such as SQL Server and/or Postgres), GitLab
Role Requirements :
● Degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
● Minimum of 5+ years in software development. (.Net & React JS are mandatory)
● Expert ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex design and coding problems.
● Expert knowledge of C# .net Core / ASP.net MVC, React
● Expert knowledge of appropriate operating systems and communication interfaces.
● Expert understanding of and the ability to apply software design and testing principles.
● A knowledge of AWS services
● A knowledge of Postgres or similar open-source database technologies
● A knowledge of Scala and Spark.
● Some experience with CICD practices within an AWS environment.
● Good interpersonal skills.
About Nielsen :
For over 100 years, Nielsen has been a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, shaping the future of media. Measuring behavior across all channels and platforms to discover what audiences love, we empower our clients with trusted intelligence that fuels action.
As the global media industry continues to evolve, Nielsen will be at the forefront of delivering audience insights that empower marketers and content developers, and ultimately help connect consumers to what matters most to them. We will be guided by our values of inclusion, courage and growth; and we will continue to innovate our products and technology while investing in our talent to drive sustainable and scalable long-term growth.
