Senior Software Engineer, Platform

WHO WE ARE 

At 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 TEAM

Technology 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 CONTRIBUTE 

In 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

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 TECHNOLOGIES

We’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.

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