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Lead Software Engineer - Mumbai / Bangalore
4-10 years
Bangalore / Bengaluru
1 vacancy
Lead Software Engineer - Mumbai / Bangalore
Nielsen Sports
posted 20hr ago
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Job Description
Gracenote is the content business unit of Nielsen that powers the world of media entertainment.
Our metadata solutions help media and entertainment companies around the world deliver personalized content search and discovery, connecting audiences with the content they love.
We re at the intersection of people and media entertainment.
With our cutting-edge technology and solutions, we help audiences easily find TV shows, movies, music and sports across multiple platforms.
As the world leader in entertainment data and services, we power the world s top streaming platforms, cable and satellite TV providers, media companies, consumer electronics manufacturers, music services and automakers to navigate and succeed in the competitive streaming world.
Our metadata entertainment solutions have a global footprint of 80+ countries, 100K+ channels and catalogs, 70+ sports and 100M+ music tracks, all across 35 languages.
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 and Key Skills
- As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the 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. In addition you will mentor and guide the junior engineers.
- Experience in designing, developing and scaling enterprise grade application, including developing solutions from scratch.
- Proficiency in SQL / NoSQL database administration, including schema design for large scale Java Applications.
- Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers ensuring successful project delivery.
- In depth knowledge and proficiency of Kafka concepts
Key Responsibilities
- Lead 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 ensuring adherence to best practices and high coding standards 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. Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making processes to shape the future of our technology stack
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their potential impact on our products and services.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
- 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.
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java.
- Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (e. g. , HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of machine learning and data science concepts
- . 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.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (e. g. , AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Familiarity with containerization technologies (e. g. , Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.
- Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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