MTS 4 - Backend JAVA at Nielsen

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

MediaIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of advanced experience working with Java and Relational Databases (PostgreSQL) with Spring Boot
8+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and performance tuning microservices using REST
Experience working with AWS services (S3, EC2, Aurora PostgreSQL, API Gateway)
Experience with building CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for applications running on Kubernetes (EKS) using Docker
Experience using monitoring and alert orchestration tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, OpsGenie/PagerDuty
Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with a large vocabulary (C1 English level)
Understand and implement basic object-oriented principles and functional programming principles
Implements good coding practices with good unit and integration testing
Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior engineers
Passion for learning, suggesting, and adapting to new technologies

Responsibilities

Discuss the Cost of Change (code quality) with team members continuously
Write unit tests, integration tests, and API tests
Support the application 24/7 based on team on-call rotations
Write clean code (mindful about coupling, separation of concerns, etc.)
Write code 90% of the time, with an emphasis on Test-Driven Development
Spend at least 10% of your time learning and improving existing application architecture
Be open to learning and adapting to new technology architectures and patterns
Conduct code reviews and design discussions
Collaborate and coordinate ideas with different stakeholders, including product, data science, and account managers
Diagnose AWS infrastructure issues related to the application
Follow best practices on 24/7 application monitoring and orchestration and performance optimization
Implement and practice DevOps and SecOps for continuous incremental delivery and quality product with the guidance of senior engineers
Work alongside and guide a team of diverse engineers, including DevOps, Data, Backend, and Frontend engineers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLMicroservicesRESTAWSS3EC2Aurora PostgreSQLAPI GatewayGitLabKubernetesEKSDockerDataDogPrometheusGrafanaPagerDuty

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills required for this position?

The role requires 8+ years of experience with Java and Relational Databases (PostgreSQL) using Spring Boot, developing and tuning microservices with REST, AWS services like S3, EC2, Aurora PostgreSQL, and API Gateway, CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for Kubernetes (EKS) with Docker, and monitoring tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, and Grafana.

What is the team structure like?

You will work alongside and guide a team of diverse engineers, including DevOps, Data, Backend, and Frontend engineers.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 8+ years of Java/Spring Boot experience, expertise in microservices, AWS, CI/CD, and monitoring tools, plus the ability to guide juniors, write clean testable code, and adapt to new technologies.

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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