Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.