Software Engineer - AM-TECH-DA-26

2 Days ago • All levels

About the job

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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.

About the role

This role will be part of a team that develops software that runs on over 100k computers worldwide, measuring panelists activities as they surf the Internet. Using a software meter that is optimized to be unintrusive to the user, yet able to gather many biometric data points and send them back to a collection system that runs in the Cloud.
The Software Engineer is ultimately responsible for delivering technical solutions: starting from the project's onboard until post launch support and including development, testing and user acceptance. It is expected to work with multiple delocalized project teams in multiple regions. As the Browser/JavaScript SW Engineer you will participate in the development efforts for our industry leading, Browser Extension based meters. Your role will involve implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable solutions that leverage Javascript code that accesses the Browsers (Chrome, Edge, FireFox) internal APIs and services, You will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our projects.

Responsibilities

Meter Deployment:
Build new features in the existing Browser-Extension software meter.
CI/CD Implementation:
Leverage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
Ensure continuous integration and delivery of features, improvements, and bug fixes.
Code Quality and Best Practices:
Adhere to coding standards, best practices, and design principles.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality.
Performance Optimization:
Assist in the Identification of performance bottlenecks in both client-side and data upload components.
Optimize applications for remote/unassisted installation.
Team Collaboration:
Follow best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to software development.
Security and Compliance:
Implement security best practices for both client and upload components.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to web application security.

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