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Bangalore, India

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About the Role

- You’ll be working within an international group of teams which span from the US till India. This group is responsible for building our Client Delivery Framework which is the foundation for all our future web applications at Nielsen. The team you will be leading is responsible for building services and UIs to support our complex entitlement needs for our current and future web applications.

- As the Principal Software Engineer, you will oversee and lead a team of 3+ Software Developers .

- Your primary goal is to guide the team towards successful development of high-quality software, while fostering a collaborative and productive environment within your department

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective software solutions with an emphasis on quality, best-practice coding standards, and cost-effectiveness.

Build rapid technical prototypes for early validation of new technologies.

Rapidly identify and resolve technical incidents as they emerge.

Collaborate effectively with other application teams to help building the right offerings for our client delivery platform.

Collaborate with product owners and tech leads to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, providing leadership in the design and architecture processes.

Own strategic technology relationships with technology vendors and external communities/partners.

Provide expert apprenticeship to project teams on technology strategy, cultivating advanced skill sets in application engineering and implementing modern software engineering practices.

Lead and mentor a team of Software Developers and Senior Software Developers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.

Stay informed about the latest technology and methodology by participating in industry forums, having an active peer network, and engaging actively with customers.

Cultivate a team environment focused on continuous learning, where innovative technologies are developed and refined through collaborative effort.

Key Skills (Domain Expertise)

12+ years of experience as a lead / senior developer in agile teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering, with a preference for an MS or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics.

Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams.

Expertise in big data processing tools/languages and strong cloud implementation in cloud architecture.

Comprehensive knowledge of storage, network, compute services, and multi-zone, region-based designs.

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