Software Developer (Python/ETL) 848 views

As a Nielsen Software Developer, you will be responsible for independently analyzing, developing, testing, and supporting highly complex application software. The position requires expertise in Python/ETL technologies, and competency to work on the most complex projects. This position works on broad, highly-visible, strategic software development projects in an extremely complex and evolving technical and business environment.

Job Responsibilities

• • Designs, analyzes, and documents software applications across multiple project teams and applications.
  • Investigates and analyzes verbal and written requests for application software, interpreting application requirements to construct highly complex applications.
  • Writes technical documentation for routines and applications, facilitating their maintenance.
  • Constructs, tests, installs, and maintains software applications:
  • Develops highly complex software code, which is maintainable, easy to use, and satisfies application requirements.
  • Develops and executes application test plans, analyzes test results, and makes appropriate revisions to ensure the applications function as specified.
  • Contributes to the planning for acceptance testing and implementation of new software, performing supporting activities to ensure that customers have the information and assistance they need for a successful implementation.
  • Provides support to internal users and support staff.
  • Investigates application incidents for missing or incorrect functionality.
  • Assesses incident resolution and estimates application changes.
  • Applies resolutions, leading to timely, error free revisions in applications.
  • Researches, assesses and facilitates the adoption of new technologies
  • Performs configuration management tasks:
  • Ensures application software components are archived in common repositories according to IT standards with appropriate documentation that reflects the progression from development to implementation.
  • Works with and in some instances provides work direction to our vendor partners

Role Requirements

E=essential, P=preferred.

E- Bachelor of engineering degree in computer science or similar

P – 3+ years of IT experience

E – 2+ years of software development/engineering experience in Python/ETL technologies

E – Hands-on experience in Python, Shell Scripting, Perl, ETL, Data Modeling

E – Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Chef or other Continuous Integration/Delivery tools

E – Hands-on experience in Automated Testing using different tools

E – Experience in agile development methodology

E- Knowledge of multiple software development languages and proficiency

E- Knowledge of relevant operating systems and communication interfaces

E- Knowledge of software design and testing principles

E- Knowledge of database management systems

E – Proven track record in making significant contributions to team efforts.

E- Excellent interpersonal skills

P – Exposure in Hadoop and Cloud

P – Experience working with onshore and offshore vendor partners