Senior Software Developer - Java

Kantar Media is a global leader in data, insights, and consulting services, specialising in media measurement, audience analysis, and advertising effectiveness. As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, our data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making. We help brands, agencies, and media owners navigate the complex world of media and advertising through cutting-edge technology and deep expertise. Our presence in over 80 countries and innovative approach has earned us a global reputation for delivering actionable insights that shape the future of the media landscape.
Job Details
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: Senior Software Developer
Location: London, Hanger Lane or Grays inn Road
Working Pattern: Full time/Permanent/Hybrid
Description
Role Description
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with a strong focus on developing production-grade software, extensive experience with Azure services, and proficiency in Java, Python, PySpark. You will manage a team and collaborate with a third-party vendor to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Role Responsibilities

• Owning the development team in design, development, coding, testing.
• Managing all the activities of the software development team and set goals for each team member to ensure timely project delivery.
• Keep up to date with the latest development software.
• Hire and train new developers.
• 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.
• Mentor team of 4 people and vendor team of 15-20.
  

Required
Essential:

• 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
  

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 management skills with experience managing teams and collaborating with third-party vendor
• 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.
  

Country
United Kingdom
Why join Kantar Media?
We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do.
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 that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and 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 Media.