Senior Software Engineer - PHP at Nielsen

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or equivalent combination of skills and experience)
6+ years working within a software engineering environment
Strong hands-on technical skills in modern PHP and other key technologies: PHP v7/8, Symfony Framework 2 or higher, MySQL or MariaDB, Elastic Search, Redis, JavaScript / Typescript (React preferable), Unit Testing, GIT, XML, JSON
Ability to work in Microsoft stack: .NET / dot net core, C#, ASP.net / MVC, SQL Server / TSQL, Azure
Expert/working level experience with Microsoft Azure resources: App and API Services, Storage (Blobs, Tables and Queues), Service Bus, Functions and Logic Apps, Cosmos DB
Ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly
Good understanding of software architecture, issues and design
Good understanding of data and databases
Familiarity and good experience with Agile development methodologies and the complete product lifecycle from inception to delivery
Excellent English language communication skills - both written and verbal
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical people
Strive for constant improvement in self and other domain team members
Sound judgement, keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult problems
Bring positive energy to a team and thrive on strong collaboration
Serve as a role model for junior team members for support, ideas, and alternate viewpoints
Ability to coach and mentor more junior team members
Actively keep informed of emerging technologies and look for ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability
Comfortable managing own tasks

Responsibilities

Working under guidance identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions
Build solutions and services that mitigate security threats
Contribute to the identification and application of development standards and provide guidance to other team members in applying them
Collaborate well with other stakeholders when necessary to review specifications, understand and contribute to requirement/story identification/creation
Interpret this information to build and document new features to appropriate standards
Review and interpret system designs created by others
Identify and fix production issues and be available, on a best endeavours basis, to support in the resolution of Severity 1 and 2 incidents for applications owned by your domain between 7am and 10pm local time on local working days
Perform/support production releases in line with release schedule

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PHP v7/8Symfony FrameworkMySQLMariaDBElasticSearch

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this Senior Software Engineer role?

The position is on-site in Mumbai, India.

What are the key technical skills required for this position?

Required skills include strong hands-on experience with PHP v7/8, Symfony Framework 2 or higher, MySQL or MariaDB, Elastic Search, Redis, JavaScript/TypeScript (React preferable), and Microsoft Azure resources like App Services, Storage, Service Bus, Functions, and Cosmos DB.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture look like for this team?

The culture emphasizes constant improvement, strong collaboration, positive energy, mentoring junior team members, and a flexible rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition and wellness plans.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer position?

Candidates with 6+ years in software engineering, a Computer Science or Engineering degree (or equivalent), expertise in PHP/Symfony, Microsoft stack, Azure, Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills stand out.

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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