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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Nielsen Consumer LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Software Design Patterns, Junit, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Mockito, Software Deployment, Multithreading, Postman, Spring-boot, Asynchronous Programming, Docker
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17615538?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17615538%2FSoftware-Engineer-Illinois-Chicago

## About the Role

* 3.5+ years of strong working experience of core technical discipline in Java, Springboot, RDBMS, NoSQL
 * Strong experience in common software design patterns e.g Adapter, Strategy, Template Method
 * Strong experience in Design, Build and Consume APIs efficiently
 * Good experience in using AI assisted tools in SDLC
 * Experience in best practices in code execution i.e memory footprint, GC and database queries i.e explain plan, statistics
 * Hands-on Experience in messaging, queuing
 * Proficiency in Junit for testing.
 * Experience with API integration testing using Postman.
 * Experience in quality gates, security tools integration in CI/CD processes.
 * Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Familiarity with Azure Cloud services.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills.
 * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

## Description

* Proficient in designing and developing maintainable, modular software components in Java, Python, Springboot and as applicable
 * Writes optimized, reusable, and scalable code that follows SOLID//equivalent principles.
 * Build application components applying multi-threading, concurrency models, asynchronous programming principles.
 * Gaining deeper understanding of company products, services, and operational workflows
 * Works under supervision but starts taking ownership of tasks and troubleshooting issues independently
 * Expand Skills in best practices, scalability, reliability, and automation.
 * Develops a solid understanding of how engineering choices impact business outcomes, such as performance, cost, and user experience
 * Proactively engages in problem-solving and proposes suitable solutions
 * Works effectively in a team, balancing independent work and collaboration.
 * Write and execute unit tests using JUnit and Mockito.
 * Perform API integration testing.
 * Implement CI/CD pipelines to build and deploy applications
 * Maintain high level of quality maturity in quality gates in CICD pipeline
 * Implements security best practices (input validation, authentication, authorization, OWASP guidelines).
 * Deploy applications on Azure Cloud using Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments
 * Demonstrate critical thinking, questioning assumptions and processes in a constructive way.


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