ABOUT THIS JOB
Around here we’re all numbers people, but it’s the 1s and 0s behind our data that make what we
do possible. Software engineers strike a balance between precision and disruption, between
reliability and innovation. Nielsen is a tech company backed by nearly a century of forward
momentum to show the world what’s next—and we couldn’t have done it without our engineers.
In this role, you will be working alongside data scientists and engineers within Nielsen’s
Marketing Effectiveness business, to build a data platform on AWS to ingest data from external
sources and perform ETL tasks. The role requires you to have experience working with large
datasets with complex schemas, a can-do approach towards automation, with an emphasis on
the implementation of best practice cloud security principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify, design, and implement process improvements: automating manual processes,
optimizing for usability, re-designing for greater scalability
Collaborate with product and technology teams to design and validate the capabilities of
the data platform
Develop, implement and maintain good programming standards and practices across
the ecosystem
Experience building and optimizing data pipelines in a distributed environment
Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and
concise manner to a variety of audiences
QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years of experience programming in Python and SQL
4+ years of experience with using a broad range of AWS technologies - e.g. S3,
Lambda, Glue, Athena, IAM, SQS, CloudWatch, CloudFormation
2+ years working knowledge of Apache Superset or Tableau, Spark, Hive and Hadoop
Ability to implement application components without detailed guidance
Proficiency working in Linux environment
Experience using tools such as: Git, Gitlab and Jira
The training to back your work: a master’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or, as we
recognize there isn’t one formula for success, equivalent work experience
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.
