
About Nielsen
Transforming data into actionable insights for businesses
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in New York, NY with 40,000 employees
- Publicly traded with a valuation of approximately $5 billion
- Serves major clients like Procter & Gamble and Unilever
- Focuses on market measurement in media, retail, and advertising
Nielsen Holdings PLC is a leading global data and analytics company headquartered in New York, New York. With a workforce of approximately 40,000 employees, Nielsen provides insights into consumer behavior and media consumption, serving clients like Procter & Gamble and Unilever. The company went pu...
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Overview
Nielsen is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to power insights that drive client decisions. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on audience engagement. This position requires significant backend engineering experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in backend engineering, with a focus on building scalable systems that can handle large volumes of data. Your experience includes working with various programming languages and frameworks, allowing you to contribute effectively to complex projects. You are a team player who values collaboration and communication, understanding that the best results come from working together with diverse teams.
You are passionate about technology and its potential to transform industries. You stay updated with the latest trends in backend development and are eager to apply new techniques to improve system performance and reliability. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle challenges head-on, ensuring that the solutions you implement are both effective and sustainable.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Nielsen, you will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that support our media insights platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and frontend engineers, to ensure seamless integration of services. Your role will involve optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability, as well as mentoring junior engineers to help them grow in their careers.
You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall architecture of our systems, ensuring that best practices are followed throughout the development process. Your insights will help shape the future of our technology stack, as you work to enhance the capabilities of our platform and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
What we offer
At Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team that is committed to excellence and innovation. We provide a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued, and you have the opportunity to make a real impact. Our culture encourages continuous learning and professional development, allowing you to grow your skills and advance your career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us in our mission to power a better media future for all people, and be part of a team that is shaping the industry with cutting-edge technology.
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