Lead Full Stack Engineer

Nielsen Consumer LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 64,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a lead Java engineer to spearhead cloud application development within an Agile environment. This role requires a strong technical leader with hands-on Java/J2EE experience and the ability to guide a team of developers. You will be instrumental in driving architectural objectives and ensuring the delivery of scalable solutions. Enjoy a flexible working environment and a competitive salary range while contributing to cutting-edge consumer insights. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your skills will help shape the future of consumer intelligence.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience developing Java web applications.
• 5+ years of proven technical leadership on prior development projects.
• Experience guiding a team of developers without direct managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead developers to meet product deliverables and coach junior developers.
• Contribute to design and architectural discussions for J2EE applications.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to clarify and assess requirements.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Boot

API Design

React

DevOps CI/CD

Communication Skills

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Jira

Azure DevOps

OpenShift

Job description

Company Description

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MRI-Simmons is the leading provider of insights on the American consumer. With thousands of attitudinal and behavioral data points gathered through ongoing surveys and passive measurement, MRI-Simmons empowers advertisers, agencies, and media companies with deeper insights into the "why" behind consumer behavior. The company's flagship product, MRI-Simmons USA, is the leading multi-media study of Americans and is widely recognized as the industry standard for magazine audience ratings. Powered by address-based probabilistic sampling, MRI-Simmons USA measures real people, chosen at random to represent the US population in all its variations. This methodological approach ensures stability of insights and provides the most accurate view of the American consumer.

Job Description

GfK is seeking a lead Java engineer with hands-on Java/J2EE development experience and proven abilities to support software activities in an Agile software development lifecycle. We are looking for a well-rounded developer to lead a cloud application using a variety of technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills and will lead developers to achieve architecture and design objectives as agreed with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead developers on the team to meet product deliverables.
2. Coach junior developers to develop scalable implementations.
3. Contribute to detailed design and architectural discussions, as well as customer requirements sessions, to support J2EE application development.
4. Promote designs that develop clear and maintainable code.
5. Identify and solve code/design optimization issues.
6. Learn and integrate with various systems, APIs, and platforms.
7. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to clarify, analyze, and assess requirements.
8. Participate actively in the design, development, and testing activities for web applications.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience developing Java web applications, especially large-scale API design & development.
• 5+ years of proven technical leadership on prior development projects.
• Ability to guide a team of at least 10 developers without direct managerial responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Spring Batch, and Spring Tool Suite.
• Experience building UI applications using React.
• Experience with automated build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Understanding of relational databases like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, etc. (nice to have).
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, JSP, Web Services, Java 8 or higher.
• Experience with project tracking tools like Jira.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated, team-oriented.
• Experience with SAML, SSO, Power BI, DevOps CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, BitBucket), Python, Liquibase, and OpenShift.

Additional Information:

This role offers a competitive salary range of $64,000 - $140,000, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Benefits include a flexible working environment, health insurance, parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

Our Benefits:

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About NIQ:

NIQ, the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivers comprehensive insights into consumer buying behavior. In 2023, NIQ merged with GfK, expanding its global reach. Operating in over 100 markets and covering more than 90% of the world's population, NIQ provides advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms.

Visit NIQ.com for more information.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

NIQ is dedicated to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets it serves. We are committed to embedding inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We invite candidates who share this mission to join us. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our non-discrimination policy applies globally. Learn more at: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion