Senior Software Engineer

Kantar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in audience measurement is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead a team and develop production-grade software. The role requires expertise in Java, Python, and Azure services, focusing on scalable solutions and team leadership. Join a diverse environment committed to inclusion and innovation.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-quality software solutions.
• Manage a team of 3 engineers and collaborate with vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Java

Python

PySpark

Azure

AWS

Airflow

C++

Job description

Media help partners understand the changing advertising landscape. Specialising in audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media, their global coverage and local expertise enable better understanding of media audiences and their relationships with brands.

Kantar Media is a wholly owned but operationally independent part of the Kantar Group.

Job Details

As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, Kantar Media’s data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making.

Working with panel and first-party data in over 80 countries, we have the world’s fastest growing cross-media measurement footprint, underpinned by versatility, scale, technology and expertise, to drive long-term business growth for our clients and partners.

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on developing production-grade software, extensive experience with Azure services, and proficiency in Python, PySpark. As a team lead, you will manage a team of 3 engineers and collaborate with a third-party vendor to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Development: Lead the design and development of high-quality, production-grade software solutions using Java, Python, and PySpark. Ensure code is optimized, scalable, and maintainable.
• Azure Expertise: Leverage Azure services extensively, particularly Azure Storage, for scalable cloud solutions. Ensure flawless integration with AWS S3 and implement secure data encryption/decryption practices.
• Python Implementation: Utilize Python, Pyspark for processing large datasets and integrating with cloud-based data solutions.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 3 engineers, fostering best practices in software development and code quality.
• Vendor Teamwork: Work closely with third-party vendors to integrate their solutions, ensuring they meet our high standards for production environments.
• Workflow Automation: Utilize Airflow to automate and optimize workflows, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.

Required:

• 6-10 years of experience in software development with a focus on production-grade code.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark; experience with C++ is a plus.
• Deep expertise in Azure services, including Azure Storage, and familiarity with AWS S3.
• Strong understanding of data security, including encryption/decryption.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and collaborating with third-party vendors.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, particularly in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, is highly desirable.

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion, and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Core Skills: Java, Python, Pyspark, AzureOther Skills: C++, AWS, Data SecuritySeniority: Senior