Python Developer (Web scraping) at Nielsen

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail Analytics, E-commerce, Data CollectionIndustries

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
At least 3 years of professional experience in software engineering
Proficiency in writing production-quality Python code
Familiarity with HTML and JavaScript, with a solid understanding of single-page applications
Experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
Hands-on experience with major Python web frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or similar
Knowledge of the scraping framework Scrapy (plus)
Experience with time series databases, such as InfluxDB (advantageous)
Strong skills in Docker, Git, pandas, regular expressions, Linux, and bash scripting
Proven experience with major cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Enthusiastic, motivated, autonomous
Likes tackling mentally-stimulating software engineering challenges
Passionate about tech and learning new things

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and document robust Scrapy spiders, ensuring resilience against future website changes while maintaining existing ones
Conduct comprehensive code review and data validation to maintain the highest standards of code and data quality
Leverage in-depth knowledge of the HTTP protocol, the mechanisms of modern web browsers, and internal tools to design sophisticated web crawling solutions that bypass advanced anti-bot countermeasures
Architect and contribute to significant new developments across multiple codebases
Provide clear technical documentation and conduct training sessions for relevant teams when necessary

Skills

Python

Scrapy

Web Scraping

HTTP

Code Review

Data Validation

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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