TechOps | Senior Expert

Company Description

In Nielsen Technology, we process over 250 terabytes of data every single day, manage it in the latest cloud technology, and build best-in-class analytical tools to add transparency and efficiency to the consumer goods market at a scale that no other company is able to achieve.

Drive strategy and delivery of Connect Platform, which is the future of the entire Nielsen Connect ecosystem.

Job Description

About the job

Act as a front-facing point of contact from Tech SO Operations to internal client services / external clients (where applicable) to lead and drive the operational design and delivery of our

Client offerings. Team management - Leads a team of Team Leads.

Qualifications

The TechOps Senior Specialist plays a strong technical role in the Operations team, fostering efficiency, building and managing existing tools, to support the US Statistical Operations team. The ideal candidate should have a good grasp of skills and working proficiency in at least one programming language, is open-minded to learn, and possesses creative problem-solving skills. He/She will be part of the biggest market research organisation in the world working with the best brains in the industry.

Responsibilities
• Manage a team of tech specialists as well as contribute individually in building and managing existing tools & technology stack
• Build & Maintain technical tools on Python/VBA/RPA for Operation processes to improve quality, bring efficiency which become best practices. Independently write custom codes on technical projects using Python/R, SQL code, etc
• Apply advanced statistical and data mining techniques in order to derive patterns from the data. Generate actionable insights for business improvements. Analyze raw data - assessing quality, cleansing, structuring it for different analytical projects
• Well versed with computer science areas and application in real life projects
• Able to take hand-over of existing complex tools and applications from other technical associates and able to execute, maintain and troubleshoot
• Learn and become an expert in Nielsen Connect operations and processes knowledge, with a focus on automation, computations, and enhanced methodologies
• Contribute to create new solutions use cases, proof of concept and prototypes by exploring diverse data sets using open source tools
• Document the enhancements, new methodologies applied locally and impact on the data
• Engage with team on resolving technical challenges and ascertain newer enhancements in the tool are well understood by the team
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement and validate enhanced automation methodologies
• Work with Agility and speed to manage multiple projects and various stakeholders sitting across multiple locations
• Operate in a virtual/multi-cultural environment, liaising with stakeholders and colleagues

Qualifications

Additional Information
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Science, Operation Research, Mathematics, or Computer Science with outstanding analytical expertise. (Mandatory)
• Master’s degree in Statistics, Social Science, Operation Research, Mathematics, or Computer Science. (Good to have)
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience on below skill sets
• Must have experience on Python, Linux OS, PL/SQL
• Good to have experience on JAVA, C, HTML, SPARK,
• Good to have experience on Django/Flask, web services
• Must have experience with a relational database query language such as PostgreSQL
• Knowledge on SQL, PL/SQL, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views
• Pro-actively gather information, as needed, to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively influence, negotiate and communicate within and across various levels in the organization
• Able to work independently and in a team
• ABOUT NIELSEN
• We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation

We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over +0 countries, covering more than +0% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

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