Senior Software Engineer (Python + AWS) (AM-TECH-DA-88)

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-

• This role will be part of a team that develops software interfaces with all the major TV streaming providers, and downloads tens of thousands of movies and TV shows from US and international platforms.
• This team is at the heart of Nielsen’s streaming measurement strategy, and is continually updating their software to adjust to the quickly evolving streaming environment.
• The Staff Software Engineer is ultimately responsible for delivering technical solutions: starting from the project's onboard until post launch support and including design, development, testing and user acceptance.
• It is expected to coordinate, support and work with multiple delocalized project teams in multiple regions.
• As a AWS Sr SW Engineer you will work on our video and meta-data capture systems, processing large audio files using proprietary algorithms to generate audio signatures/fingerprints Your role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable solutions that leverage Java and Python/SQL code that is optimized for the AWS platform.
• You will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our projects and mentoring other team members.

Responsibilities-

• System Deployment:
• Conceive, design and build new features in the existing video and meta-data asset capture and processing systems.
• CI/CD Implementation:
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensure continuous integration and delivery of features, improvements, and bug fixes.
• Code Quality and Best Practices:
• Enforce coding standards, best practices, and design principles.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality.
• Performance Optimization:
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks.
• Mentorship and Collaboration:
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on technical aspects and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to software development.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement security best practices for all tiers of the system.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to AWS platform security.

Key Skills-

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience, minimum 8 years software development expertise, with at least 5 years on the AWS platform, preferable utilizing native/serverless utilities such as Lambda functions ● Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
• Good experience with SQL and a database system such as Postgres.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and tools. GitLab a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Leadership experience, minimum 2 years, in guiding technical decisions and mentoring team members.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align organization on decisions.
• Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply.
• Utilizes team collaboration to create innovative solutions efficiently

Other Desired Skills-

• Knowledge of networking principles and security best practices.
• AWS certifications.
• Experience with Test Automation suites using the Selenium framework.

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