As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, Kantar Media’s data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making.

Working with panel and first-party data in over 80 countries, we have the world’s fastest growing cross-media measurement footprint, underpinned by versatility, scale, technology and expertise, to drive long-term business growth for our clients and partners.

Job Title: Junior Software Engineer

Location: London, Grays Inn Road
Full time/Permanent/Hybrid

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* This is a full-time permanent position, based in our London office. We operate on a hybrid working arrangement and require a minimum of 2 days in the office. We welcome all applications from those with the legal right to live and work permanently in the UK, without requiring VISA sponsorship now or in the future. 

About the Project/Role

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer with a strong focus on developing production-grade software, extensive experience with Azure services, and proficiency in Java, Python, PySpark.

Job Role Requirements

• Owning the development and services in design, development, coding, testing.
• Keep up to date with the latest development software.
• Hands on development and should follow coding standrads
• Provide mentorship to the team and ensure they enforce to development standards.
• Ensure adequate documentation exists.
• Build alliance and work with other partner pillars within Kantar for a shared goal.

Role Requirements

• Experience in the data processing applications
• Practical production experience in software implementation
• Experience working with high-level sophisticated problem definition using algorithms.
• Good social skills
• Experience working in a distributed team.
• Background in software development or in a hands-on technical role 
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Desirable:

• Spark data processing
• Cloud technologies – Azure, DataBricks, Kubernetes
• Software Architectural skills
• DevOps
• Agile / Scrum certified.
• Strong understanding of data security, including encryption/decryption.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and collaborating with third-party vendors.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, particularly in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, is highly desirable.