MTS 4 - Backend JAVA at Nielsen

Mumbai, Maharashtra, 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

Responsibilities

  • Continuously discuss the cost of change (code quality) with team members
  • Write unit tests, integration tests, and API tests
  • Be able to support the application 24/7 based on team on-call rotations
  • Write clean code (mindful about coupling, separation of concerns, etc.)
  • Expected to 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 and present 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLMicroservicesRESTAWSS3EC2Aurora PostgreSQLAPI GatewayGitLabCI/CDKubernetesEKSDockerDataDogPrometheusGrafanaPagerDutyUnit Testing

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 microservices with REST, AWS services like S3, EC2, Aurora PostgreSQL, and API Gateway, and CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for Kubernetes (EKS) using Docker.

What is the team structure like?

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

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 8+ years of Java/Spring Boot experience, expertise in microservices, AWS, and CI/CD, plus the ability to guide juniors, write clean code with TDD, and support 24/7 on-call rotations.

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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