Company: Basis Technologies

Location: Ontario – USA

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:01:16 GMT

Job description: WHO WE AREAt Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.ABOUT THE TEAMTechnology is at the core of what we do. Basis Technologies’ DSP Backend Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. Our platform processes over 350 billion events per day and uses AI and machine learning to automate and simplify the entire digital campaign process.This team is all about scalability. We process massive amounts of data at high speeds, and work closely with Data Engineering, Data Science, and Business Intelligence teams to solve problems and create insights that benefit the industry as a whole.WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTEIn this role, you will be responsible for building out products that serve our customers while making changes on the backend to support our continued growth. Core functions include writing code and brainstorming clever ways to improve Basis’ highly scalable real-time bidding (RTB) platform, which processes more than 350 billion auctions, each within milliseconds, every day. Other ways you will contribute to the team include:

• Design and implement readable, testable, and sustainable software for new product features
• Brainstorm, document, and propose ideas to support constant improvements to the platform
• Architect horizontally scalable solutions to support the high-volume, low-latency demands of the DSP
• Find performance bottlenecks using Java profiling/monitoring tools, and apply architectural/software changes and GC-tuning optimizations to address them
• Collaborate with and coach team members on best practices, code reviews, and process improvements
• Partner closely with AdTech experts to iteratively turn high-level requirements into technical deliverables
• Demonstrate troubleshooting and critical thinking skills to resolve production issues

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Excellent knowledge of Java and object-oriented design patterns
• Experience working with horizontally scalable systems
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle
• Comfortable collaborating with others in an agile team environment
• Passion for high-quality software design and best practices

BONUS POINTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience taking the lead on the entire development lifecycle of large-scale projects
• Excited by a fast-paced product development environment
• Passion for Ad-Tech

OUR TECH STACK

• Java, Kotlin, and Python
• MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, Aerospike, ClickHouse
• Kafka, ZooKeeper
• IntelliJ IDEA, Docker, Kubernetes

$118,000 – $185,000 a yearOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual salary is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. The total compensation package for this position may also include commission or bonus, company equity, and competitive benefits.ANYTHING ELSE?Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren’t reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIESWe’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife’s #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces in Chicago.We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact @basis.com. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy .