Member Technical Staff II

The Nielsen Company; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nielsen Company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions in Java and other modern languages. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features that power Gracenote's metadata platforms and enterprise products, ensuring performance and quality.

You will mentor teammates, participate in architecture decisions, and continuously improve processes with a strong focus on clean code, DevOps, and testing best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C++, Scala or GoLang.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Spring, Hibernate, and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and conduct reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in full SDLC from planning to deployment.
• Stay updated with technologies and industry trends to improve skills.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Scala

Go

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Spring

Hibernate

Databases

SQL

Event-driven

Agile

Front-end basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

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!

Job Purpose

• Develop and enhance our flagship Video, Audio, Automotive and Sports metadata software solutions.
• Design applications with a Platform-first mentality where scale, consistency and reliability are at the core of every decision.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications using Java. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, while also ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

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 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.

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