SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

DESCRIPTION

• Design and implement new features and enhancements to our complex analytics products. 
• Analyze requirements, and propose solutions using software modules.
• Use programming languages, data management tools, and orchestration tools to implement designs. 
• Integrate solutions with internal services. 
• Lead group brainstorming and problem-solving sessions, conduct training sessions on high value technical topics, and provide technical support to colleagues.
•  Use workflow tools to keep track of tasks, manage quality, and help with developer productivity. 
• Develop proficiency with Nielsen’s internal platforms, help teammates navigate technical blockers, and perform code reviews. 
• Provide technical feedback and mentorship, facilitate discussions around solution implementation, and merge changes after successful peer reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related information technology field. 
• Requires three (3) years of experience (with Master’s) or five (5) years of experience (with Bachelor’s) in the job offered or a related software development role. 
• Prior experience must include three (3) years of experience in/with: one or more modern programming language, such as Java, Scala, Python, GO lang 
• Version control tools like Git; repository tools such as Gitlab and Github. 
• Issue tracking tools like Jira
• Working with Linux or other Unix-based operating systems. 
• Prior experience must include two (2) years of experience in/with: SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle; 
• Prior experience must include two (2) years of experience in/with: big data systems such as Hadoop, Spark, or EMR; cloud services including AWS S3, AWS RDS, and EC2.