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Principal Software Engineer - Windows\C++\.Net

Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

Principal Software Engineer - Windows\C++\.Net

6 Hours ago • 10 Years + • Research & Development

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Job Description

Nielsen seeks a Principal Software Engineer for its ITAM Back Office Engineering team. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of scalable software solutions, leading projects, resolving technical incidents, building prototypes, collaborating across teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions, providing technical mentorship, and staying updated on technology trends. The role requires expertise in C++, .NET/C#, MFC, SQL Server, cloud computing (AWS preferred), and testing/debugging. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills and experience in Agile environments.

Must have:

C++ on Windows
.NET/C#
MFC programming
SQL Server
Cloud (AWS)
Testing/Debugging
Agile
Team Leadership

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At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Nielsen is seeking an organized, detail oriented, team player, to join the ITAM Back Office Engineering team in the role of Principal Software Engineer. Nielsen’s Audience Measurement Engineering platforms support the measurement of television viewing in more than 30 countries around the world. Ideal candidates will have exceptional skills in programming, testing, debugging and problem solving as well as effective communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective software solutions with an emphasis on quality, best-practice coding standards, and cost-effectiveness
Participate as a team lead on projects, which includes training, coaching, and sharing technical knowledge with less experienced staff.
Rapidly identify and resolve technical incidents as they emerge
Build rapid technical prototypes for early customer validation of new technologies
Collaborate effectively across Technology and Operations to understand, translate, and integrate methodologies into engineering build pipelines
Collaborate with product owners to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, providing leadership in the design and architecture processes.
Provide expert apprenticeship to project teams on technology strategy, cultivating advanced skill sets in application engineering and implementing modern software engineering practices
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

C++ experience on Windows platform
Development experience with Microsoft Visual C++ and .NET/C#
MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) programming experience
SQL Programming (Microsoft SQL Server)
Experience with cloud computing (AWS preferred)Experience in writing unit/integration tests including test automation.
Strong testing and debugging abilities, functional, analytical and technical abilities, ability to find bugs, attention to detail, troubleshooting
Resourceful technical leader, self-starter, and a team-player
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent10+ years of relevant work experience
Desire to be deeply involved in product supplementation and automation
Appreciation for and commitment to clean, reusable and well-tested code, architecture, and documentation
Experience working in an Agile environment (scrum, kanban)Solid understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment environments
Strong analytical skills and sense of technical creativity
Excellent debugging and problem solving skills
Detail oriented with a commitment to innovation
Effective communication and writing skills are a must

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