Remote Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join Recruitics as a Lead Software Engineer focusing on Ad Tech and drive the development of cutting-edge advertising technology for job ads. This key leadership role requires a technical expert to lead a team, build scalable ad tech solutions, and optimize bidding algorithms. You will architect and implement complex systems using Java, Spring, and cloud-native technologies. The position demands strong experience in data warehousing, Infrastructure as Code, and distributed systems. Recruitics offers a competitive salary, performance-driven bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k program, paid time off, parental leave, and unique perks like Winter Recess and Summer Fridays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering
• 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Passionate about building next-generation advertising technology, with a deep understanding of ad platforms and algorithms
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Framework, with solid experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) and system design
• Strong experience in building and managing data warehousing solutions, preferably with Redshift and Postgres
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Skilled in Python for scripting and automation tasks, with a good understanding of integrating it into larger systems
• Experience building and scaling distributed systems using Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), and other cloud-native tools
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically in AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, and Redshift)
• Proven ability to lead system architecture and design efforts, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a passion for optimizing complex systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable ad technology platforms for recruitment marketing
• Architect and implement complex systems using Java, Spring, and cloud-native technologies, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions
• Optimize bidding algorithms and ad delivery systems to improve the performance and ROI of job ads
• Build, scale, and maintain high-throughput data pipelines with technologies like Kafka and Redshift
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS)
• Design and manage data warehousing solutions, utilizing Redshift, Postgres, and Looker for analytics and reporting
• Develop and manage internal tools and platforms that enhance team productivity and system efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement in system design, making sure it supports high availability, scalability, and performance across the platform
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Airflow experience
• Experience with data visualization tools like Looker
• Experience with bidding algorithms, ads platforms, and optimization techniques
• GitHub or other code examples are welcomed

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers all the essentials: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a standout 401k program with a discretionary company match
• Above-average paid time-off
• Parental leave
• Employees' support programs
• Winter Recess, offering a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Summer Fridays, where you’ll have 6-hour workdays on Fridays during the summer months
• Fully remote or collaborating in person at our vibrant offices in New York, Chicago, or Atlanta