Lead Software Engineer - Python

Nielsen is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Python to join their Media Technology team. This role is crucial in designing and developing software for Television Audience Measurement in TV and Radio markets internationally. As part of their modernization initiative, you'll be working with AWS cloud solutions, implementing new features using Python, and utilizing technologies like Pandas and Spark for data transformation.

The position offers an opportunity to lead and mentor a software development team while working on significant projects that impact media measurement globally. You'll be responsible for designing new features, contributing to cloud migration efforts, and ensuring software quality through code reviews and incident investigation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Python expertise, experience with data processing technologies (Pandas, Spark), and cloud computing knowledge. The role requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be supervising and mentoring junior developers while collaborating with stakeholders to drive projects forward.

Working in a hybrid environment at Nielsen means you'll be part of a company that's deeply rooted in media measurement while standing at the forefront of the media revolution. The technology stack includes modern tools like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab, offering opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex media measurement challenges.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who want to make an impact in the media technology space while leading a team and contributing to the evolution of Nielsen's audience measurement solutions. You'll be joining a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in media measurement technology.