NielsenIQ

Software Engineer

NielsenIQ • $95K — $115K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3.5+ years of experience in Java, Springboot, RDBMS, and NoSQL
  • Proficient in software design patterns (Adapter, Strategy, Template Method)
  • Strong experience in API design, building, and consumption
  • Familiar with AI-assisted tools in software development
  • Hands-on experience in messaging and queuing systems
  • Skilled in JUnit for testing and Postman for API testing
  • Experience with CI/CD processes, quality gates, and security tool integration

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop maintainable software components in Java and Python
  • Write optimized, reusable, scalable code following best practices
  • Build application components utilizing multi-threading and asynchronous programming
  • Understand and align engineering decisions with business outcomes
  • Take ownership of tasks and troubleshoot independently
  • Engage in problem-solving and propose effective solutions
  • Implement security best practices during development
  • Deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes on Azure Cloud
  • Collaborate with teams to define, design, and ship features
  • Conduct unit tests and API integration testing

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Proficient in designing and developing maintainable, modular software components in Java, Python, Springboot and as applicable
  • Writes optimized, reusable, and scalable code that follows SOLID//equivalent principles.
  • Build application components applying multi-threading, concurrency models, asynchronous programming principles.
  • Gaining deeper understanding of company products, services, and operational workflows
  • Works under supervision but starts taking ownership of tasks and troubleshooting issues independently
  • Expand Skills in best practices, scalability, reliability, and automation.
  • Develops a solid understanding of how engineering choices impact business outcomes, such as performance, cost, and user experience
  • Proactively engages in problem-solving and proposes suitable solutions
  • Works effectively in a team, balancing independent work and collaboration.
  • Write and execute unit tests using JUnit and Mockito.
  • Perform API integration testing.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines to build and deploy applications
  • Maintain high level of quality maturity in quality gates in CICD pipeline
  • Implements security best practices (input validation, authentication, authorization, OWASP guidelines).
  • Deploy applications on Azure Cloud using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, questioning assumptions and processes in a constructive way.


Qualifications

Requirements:
  • 3.5+ years of strong working experience of core technical discipline in Java, Springboot, RDBMS, NoSQL
  • Strong experience in common software design patterns e.g Adapter, Strategy, Template Method
  • Strong experience in Design, Build and Consume APIs efficiently
  • Good experience in using AI assisted tools in SDLC
  • Experience in best practices in code execution i.e memory footprint, GC and database queries i.e explain plan, statistics
  • Hands-on Experience in messaging, queuing
  • Proficiency in Junit for testing.
  • Experience with API integration testing using Postman.
  • Experience in quality gates, security tools integration in CI/CD processes.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with Azure Cloud services.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.


Additional Information

Our Benefits
  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides insights into consumer behavior and media consumption. The company was founded in 1923 as the AC Nielsen Company and has since grown to become a leading provider of market research and audience measurement services. NielsenIQ operates in over 100 countries and has a diverse client base that includes media companies, advertisers, and consumer goods manufacturers. The company's services include audience measurement, advertising effectiveness, consumer insights, and product innovation. NielsenIQ is known for its Nielsen TV ratings, which are used to determine the popularity of television programs and inform advertising decisions.
Learn more about NielsenIQ
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Media
Founded
2008
* Ladders Estimates

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