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 us Gracenote is the content data business unit of Nielsen that powers innovative entertainment experiences for the world’s leading media companies. Our entertainment metadata and connected IDs deliver advanced content navigation and discovery to connect consumers to the content they love and discover new ones. With a global footprint, Gracenote provides global and local content solutions covering regions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We are looking for Senior Developers to join our Gracenote Tech team. The ideal candidates would have a passion for Clean Code, scalable architectures, Test Driven Development and DevOps. We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with strong programming skills to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about technology and eager to work on challenging projects, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust Java applications.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance and resolve issues.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
4 to 6 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, SCALA, GoLang.
Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
Knowledge of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL.
Experience of working with event driven architectures
Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.
Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
