Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Oracle PL/SQL, Python

Posted on 8/16/2025

Nielsen

Nielsen

10,001+ employees

Global audience measurement and data analytics

No salary listed

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Git
SQL
Java
Oracle
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience in Oracle PL/SQL and advanced SQL programming
  • High proficiency in a technology stream and can quickly adapt/upskill to new technologies
  • Proven track record in designing solutions to solve business problems end-end
  • Good experience working with large data sets with hands-on technology skills to design and build robust data processing engine using industry standard frameworks
  • Hands-on configuration management, monitoring, performance tuning of database operations
  • Ability to foster an environment of innovation, experimentation and inclusion in solving problems, seeking and embracing diversity of thought
  • Ability to successfully build relationships with stakeholders and navigate complex social environments
  • Build relationships with other teams and lead component integration & E2E validation
  • Strong knowledge of version control tools, preferably GitHub
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
  • Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
Responsibilities
  • Design & develop solutions using Oracle PL/SQL, Python, Unix Shell Scripting and Java
  • Own end-to-end solution design for several application components
  • Provide T-shirt sizing and epic-level estimates and drive delivery to meet expectations
  • Write complex, maintainable code to develop scalable data processing engine
  • Provide solutions to improve process quality, understand emerging technologies, standards and best practices in cross platform development
  • Demonstrate mastery in applying concepts, and methodologies to innovative solutions
  • Can work autonomously, and solve complex challenges, applying mastery and demonstrating expertise in their domain
  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies and frameworks to maximize efficiency
  • Act as tech mentor for the team
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working on Java and cloud platforms would be a bonus
  • Engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • Open and quick to learn new technologies and tools
  • Good understanding of Agile methodology, SAFe practices and software delivery via CI/CD and demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM environment
  • Experience using Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence and Github

Nielsen measures audience data for media across TV, digital, audio, and streaming, providing subscriptions to datasets and analytics for industry players. Its products include cross‑platform ratings, media planning, and marketing optimization insights drawn from a global data network. Gracenote is part of its offerings, expanding content identification and metadata services. Nielsen’s goal is to help customers understand how people consume media and use that information to optimize content, advertising, and business decisions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$21.2B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1963

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Subscription model delivers stable recurring revenue from media clients.
  • Diverse Media Equity program with P&G boosts diverse supplier partnerships.
  • Private equity ownership by Evergreen and Brookfield since 2022 supports growth.

What critics are saying

  • NielsenIQ-Adsquare April 2026 partnership erodes TV ratings monopoly.
  • NIQ GeoPurchase segments fragment Nielsen's cross-platform measurement revenue.
  • Adsquare's 2026 NIQ pivot obsoletes Nielsen's 2020 OOH integrations.

What makes Nielsen unique

  • Nielsen pioneered market share concept in 1929 during Great Depression.
  • Nielsen ratings originated from 1936 Audimeter for radio audiences.
  • Gracenote division provides unique music and video metadata globally.

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