Member Technical Staff II

About us

• Gracenote is the content data business unit of Nielsen that powers innovative entertainment experiences
• for the world’s leading media companies. Our entertainment metadata and connected IDs deliver
• advanced content navigation and discovery to connect consumers to the content they love and discover
• new ones.
• With a global footprint, Gracenote provides global and local content solutions covering regions across
• the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
• We are looking for Senior Developers to join our Gracenote Tech team. The ideal candidates would
• have a passion for Clean Code, scalable architectures, Test Driven Development and DevOps.
• We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with strong programming skills to join our
• dynamic team. If you are passionate about technology and eager to work on challenging projects, we want
• to hear from you!

Job Purpose

• ● Develop and enhance our flagship Video, Audio, Automotive and Sports metadata software
• solutions.
• ● Design applications with a Platform-first mentality where scale, consistency and reliability are
• at the core of every decision.

Job Description

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining
• high-quality software applications using Java. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define,
• design, and ship new features, while also ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of
• applications.

Key Responsibilities

• ● Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust Java applications.
• ● Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements and
• translate them into technical specifications.
• ● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• ● Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• ● Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance and resolve issues.
• ● Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development,
• testing, and deployment.
• ● Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills
• and knowledge.
• ● Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the
• team.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

● 4 to 6 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on one or

more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, SCALA, GoLang.

● Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

● Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.

● Knowledge of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL.

● Experience of working with event driven architectures

● Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).

● Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team

environment.

● Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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