Software Engineer (R&D) at Nielsen

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Market ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent degree, along with 5 or more years of software development experience. They must have versatile technical knowledge including microservice architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD, proficiency in Python, a fundamental understanding of the AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, EMR, Lambda, Pipelines), and knowledge of relational databases, big data, and SQL. Strong familiarity with Unix/Linux OS, commands, shell scripting, BASH, and JSON is also required, as well as proficiency in using GIT, GitFlow, JIRA, Gitlab and Confluence.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer (R&D) will be responsible for analyzing, developing, testing, and deploying software systems, providing systematic analysis on requirements, and contributing to recommendations for leading-edge technology. They will also play a crucial role in driving forefront software innovations, including building next-generation meters, contributing to shaping the future of Nielsen’s audience engagement measurement, and finding ways to harness new technologies to grow Nielsen’s business, while utilizing strong debugging skills and code reading abilities.

Skills

Python

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

SQL

Microservices

TDD

Git

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Big Data

Unix

Bash

JSON

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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