We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

About the job

We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineers to join our engineering community. Together you are building, enhancing, and supporting the next generation of our platform. This role is perfect for a highly experienced software engineer who loves work as a team whilst building elegant and simple solutions that scale.

Job Goals

To design and build world-class applications and services that meet the needs of our global customer community. Our platform must be stable and resilient, highly secure, and yet adaptable to change since we are adding new features and products all the time. You can expect to use cutting-edge approaches to problem-solving and we want you to keep learning.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will mentor and coach other engineers, review their code and help them deliver the best solutions possible. You will need to plan work, produce estimates with the team, and ensure tests can be depended on. You will be collaborating with other teams, Software Test engineers, Product Owners, Analysts, Architects and DevOps specialists etc., sharing and learning together. You will need to plan work systematically, communicate effectively and ensure documentation is clear and up to date.

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

• Several years of hands-on development experience including all aspects of object-orientated programming and genuine expertise with Microsoft .Net Core, C# and supporting technologies

• 2-4 years of experience as a team lead highly desirable

• Strong experience in web application development and designing cloud solutions with Azure or similar enterprise Cloud solution such as AWS is a must.

• Strong experience with Azure Durable Functions is desirable.

• Strong experience azure orchestration workflow

• Experience with data processing languages, pipelines and technologies is advantageous.

• Strong front-end development experience using technologies such as Angular, React, TypeScript, Node JS, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML5, CSS 3.0, Materialize and bootstrap frameworks.

• Fluency in Synchronous/Asynchronous communication via Web APIs or Messaging frameworks

• Strong practical understanding of cyber security threats and secure coding practices

• Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Postgres in constructing complex queries and stored procedures.

• Experience in No-SQL databases such as CosmosDB would be a plus.

• Strong understanding of Microservice or similar architecture is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of object-oriented software development concepts, SOLID principles, and design patterns

• Proficiency on Git or similar Source Control systems

• Understanding on container-based development such as Docker is a plus.

• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

• Ability to document and provide knowledge transfer materials for work completed.

• Excellent time management and teamwork skills

• Ability to follow technical specifications and production processes.

What part of Kantar might I be joining?

You’ll be joining our Insights division, the masters of using data to resolve challenges. They help brands define what they should stand for, how to reinvent and renew their offer, how to better reach audiences, and how to win with consumers. By blending human insights expertise with the latest technology advances, Insights make sure we can deliver innovative information to brands everywhere.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.  

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Privacy and Legal Statement

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.