
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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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Nielsen is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and enhance their media insights platform. You'll work with Go to build robust backend systems that drive client decisions. This position requires strong experience in backend development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in backend development, particularly with Go, and are passionate about building scalable systems that can handle large volumes of data. Your experience includes designing and implementing APIs that are efficient and reliable, ensuring that they meet the needs of clients and users alike. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
You understand the importance of data integrity and performance, and you have a keen eye for optimizing backend processes. Your problem-solving skills allow you to tackle complex challenges, and you are always looking for ways to improve existing systems. You are committed to writing clean, maintainable code and are familiar with best practices in software development.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Nielsen, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend services that power our media insights platform. You will collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to design APIs that facilitate seamless data exchange and enhance user experience. Your role will involve writing high-quality code, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers to foster their growth.
You will also be involved in performance tuning and optimization of existing services, ensuring that they can handle increasing loads as our user base grows. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of insights we provide to our clients, helping them make informed decisions based on accurate data.
What we offer
At Nielsen, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the media landscape. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of media insights.
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