FAQs
What is the primary role of a Data Architect at Nielsen?
The primary role of a Data Architect at Nielsen is to architect and support highly complex software solutions for data-driven applications, providing the necessary design and technical expertise while mentoring junior engineers.
What qualifications are required for the Data Architect position?
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, 10+ years of experience in software development, 5+ years of software architecture experience in an AWS Cloud environment, and familiarity with tools like Git, SQL, Hadoop, and Spark.
Is experience with AWS necessary for the role?
Yes, 5+ years of experience in an AWS Cloud environment is required, along with AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification.
What technologies should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should be familiar with Git, SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Terraform, Ansible, DBT Core, Airbyte, Airflow, Docker, and have some experience with ReactJS UI.
Will the Data Architect be involved in mentoring junior engineers?
Yes, the Data Architect is expected to guide junior engineers and support their growth through mentoring and reviewing their code/design.
What are the key responsibilities of a Data Architect at Nielsen?
Responsibilities include architecting software solutions, leading technical planning and requirement gathering, adopting standard platform tools, ensuring software quality, supporting testing and deployment, and designing complex data-driven applications.
What type of team will the Data Architect be part of?
The Data Architect will be part of a collaborative group of skilled Software Engineers dealing with a wide variety of Nielsen data from TV, Digital/Internet, and Radio monitoring businesses.
Is prior experience with distributed processing applications important?
Yes, the role requires 5+ years of experience developing distributed processing applications and building applications with immutable infrastructure in AWS.
What does the hiring process look like?
Candidates should be cautious of recruitment scams and verify that correspondence is from an @nielsen.com email address. For any concerns about the authenticity of job offers, candidates should reach out to Nielsen through official channels.