Python Developer ( Job ID-AM-TECH-DA-41)-P2

Nielsen; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media company as a Software Engineer, where you will develop software interfaces for TV streaming providers and enhance Nielsen’s streaming measurement strategy. Your role will involve building features, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Work collaboratively with diverse teams and leverage your skills in Python, SQL, and AWS to shape the future of media technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of software development experience on AWS.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Build new features in existing video and metadata asset capture systems.
• Leverage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive software development.

Skills

Problem Solving

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

PostgreSQL

Selenium

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 the role

1. This role involves developing software interfaces with major TV streaming providers and downloading movies and TV shows from US and international platforms. It is central to Nielsen’s streaming measurement strategy and requires updating software to adapt to the evolving streaming environment.
2. The Software Engineer will deliver technical solutions from project initiation through post-launch support, including development, testing, and user acceptance. The role involves working with multiple distributed project teams across regions. As an AWS Sr SW Engineer, you will work on video and metadata capture systems, processing large audio files with proprietary algorithms to generate audio signatures and fingerprints. You will implement and maintain scalable solutions using Python and SQL optimized for AWS, shaping the technical direction of projects.

Responsibilities

1. Build new features in existing video and metadata asset capture systems.
2. Leverage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring continuous integration and delivery of features, improvements, and bug fixes.
3. Adhere to coding standards, participate in code reviews, and maintain high code quality.
4. Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in client-side and data upload components, including applications for remote/unassisted installation.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive software development.
6. Implement security best practices across all system tiers and ensure compliance with industry standards and AWS security regulations.

Key Skills

1. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum 2 years of software development experience on AWS, with proficiency in Python and SQL, especially with PostgreSQL.
3. Understanding of CI/CD principles and tools; GitLab experience is a plus.
4. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and convey complex technical concepts effectively.

Other desirable skills

1. Knowledge of networking principles and security best practices.
2. AWS certifications and experience with test automation, such as Selenium.

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