At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future. About the role You’ll be working within an international group of teams which span from the US, Europe, Asia(including India) and Australia. This team is responsible for building our Client Delivery Applications. As an Architect you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural vision and strategy for our client delivery applications.Your primary responsibility is to design robust and scalable client delivery software architectures that align with business objectives and product goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring the successful execution of our client delivery framework
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software architecture, ensuring it meets current and future business needs.
Lead the design of scalable, efficient, and cost-effective cloud software solutions
Build rapid technical prototypes for early customer validation
Rapidly identify and resolve technical incidents as they emerge
Collaborate with product owner to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, providing leadership in the design and architecture of our client delivery framework
Collaborate with development teams to implement cloud-based solutions
Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and methodologies for client delivery software development.
Drive innovation in our software design, staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
Key Skills: Domain Expertise
4-6 years of experience as a lead / senior developer in agile teams
3-6 years of experience as an architect in agile teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of K8 cloud architecture, design patterns, and best practices ●
Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used for web development and backend (Javascript, Python, c#, Java)
In-depth knowledge of web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular
Understanding of backend technologies and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, NestJS, aspnet).
Knowledge of various database systems and their integration into web applications.
Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
Understanding of microservices architecture and its application in web development.
Mindset and attributes
Very good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
A strong analytical mindset with a focus on delivering business value through technical solutions.
Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks, particularly within the web application delivery domain.
Ability to lead and mentor development teams, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
