Member Technical Staff II (Data Engineer +Backend)

Nielsen; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-scale data platforms for video, audio, automotive and sports metadata solutions. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to define and ship features, ensuring performance, quality and reliability of data pipelines and services.

The role involves mentoring junior engineers, adopting platform-first design, and leveraging GenAI to enhance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of professional experience in Backend and Data Engineering, with hands-on expertise in large-scale datasets and real-time event processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems.
• Architect and implement solutions for large-scale datasets with fast refresh cycles.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure robust data governance with data lineage, quality, traceability and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring reliability and SLA compliance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers and product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with GenAI and AI-driven tools to augment solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning and improvement.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

Spark

Flink

REST APIs

AWS

Kubernetes

Airflow

CI/CD

Delta Lake

HDFS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

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 Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, large scale data platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, while also ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of our data pipelines and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines and systems.


• Architect and implement solutions for managing & processing large-scale datasets with fast refresh cycles, ensuring high performance, scalability & accuracy.


• Write clean, maintainable & extensible code following best practices & standards.


• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices.


• Ensure robust data governance by implementing and maintaining frameworks for data lineage, quality, traceability and consistency across systems.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring reliability, availability, observability, minimal downtime and SLA compliance.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers & product managers, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, including advancements in GenAI & leverage AI-driven tools, frameworks & LLMs to augment solutions & skill-sets.


• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, innovation & continuous improvement within the team.

Skills And Expertise

• Advanced programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala, with strong understanding of algorithms, data processing, stream analytics and event-driven architectures.


• Experience in working with distributed data systems such as Spark or Flink.


• Proven experience in designing, building and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs and services, along with solid understanding of backend patterns and frameworks.


• Experience with one or more Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Deep understanding of distributed storage systems (HDFS, S3), modern file formats (Parquet, Arrow) and Lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake, Paimon)


• Knowledge of database systems, including NoSQL stores (Cassandra, MongoDB), relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) and data orchestration tools (Airflow).


• Expertise in designing, building and tuning systems for high throughput, low latency, resilient and cost-efficiency architectures.


• Working proficiency with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.


• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, K8s) and Dataviz tools is good to have.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 4 to 6 years of professional experience in Backend and Data Engineering, with hands‑on expertise in managing large-scale datasets and real‑time event processing.


• Excellent problem‑solving skills, resourcefulness & creative thinking to work effectively in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.


• Adept at articulating complex technical concepts and solutions, ensuring clarity and alignment across diverse technical and non-technical audiences.