Junior Software Developer (Java & Python)

At Nielsen, we believe that career growth is a partnership. You ultimately own, fuel and set the journey. By joining our team of nearly 14,000 associates, you will become part of a community that will help you to succeed. We champion you because when you succeed, we do too. Embark on a new initiative, explore a fresh approach, and take license to think big, so we can all continuously improve. We enable your best to power our future. 

Nielsen‘s mission is to help marketers and media companies measure and improve advertising performance by accurately reporting on what consumers watch, see, or hear (whether on television, the web, in print, or on the radio).

As a Developer, you will be responsible for building the next generation  tools to  help Nielsen’s audience measurement. The candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that the software is built per specifications and with the highest quality. 

The candidate must be a self starter with a desire to understand our unique business and the associated technical challenges. This requires a self-managed strong technical candidate that can take special projects from inception to completion.

• Build, test, maintain and extend Big Data Pipeline processing large datasets pertaining to Audience Measurement;

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. 

• 1-3 years of experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, ASP.Net is required.

• Knowledge of database systems like MySQL or MongoDB is required. Experience in writing complex SQL queries is a plus.

• Deep understanding of AWS services and hands-on experience is a plus.

• Should be able to analyze complex problems and come up with creative solutions.

• Should be able to effectively communicate technical information to team members and stakeholders.

• Must have a high level of attention to detail to ensure code is written accurately and with minimal errors.

• Experience with development tools like Git, JIRA, or Trello is required.

• Should be able to work well in a team environment, collaborating with other developers, project managers, and other stakeholders.

• Ability to learn new technologies and programming languages quickly.

As the arbiter of truth, Nielsen Global Media fuels the media industry with unbiased, reliable data about what people watch and listen to. To discover what’s true, we measure across all channels and platforms⁠—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are armed with the truth, they have a deeper understanding of their audiences and can accelerate growth. 

Do you want to move the industry forward with Nielsen? Our people are the driving force. Your thoughts, ideas and expertise can propel us forward. Whether you have fresh thinking around maximizing a new technology or you see a gap in the market, we are here to listen and take action. Our team is made strong by a diversity of thoughts, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. You’ll enjoy working with smart, fun, curious colleagues, who are passionate about their work. Come be part of a team that motivates you to do your best work!