Senior Member Technical Staff (Data + Backend)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines and large-scale data platforms.
• Architect solutions for managing and processing large-scale datasets with high performance, scalability, and accuracy.
• Write clean, maintainable, and extensible code following industry best practices and standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to standards.
• Implement frameworks for data governance, including data lineage, quality, traceability, and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure reliability, availability, and SLA compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and product managers, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of professional experience in Backend and Data Engineering.
• Advanced programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with distributed data systems such as Spark or Flink.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of distributed storage (HDFS, S3), modern file formats (Parquet, Arrow), and Lakehouse architectures.
• Proficiency with NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB) and relational databases (Postgres, MySQL).
• Experience with data orchestration tools like Airflow and containerization tools like Docker or K8s.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

Nielsen is dedicated to powering a better media future by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions. We capture audience engagement across various content formats, helping our clients understand how and when media is consumed globally. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation at the forefront of the media revolution.