Principal Software Engineer
COMPANY OVERVIEW
300+ media companies as clients, $40+ billion in revenue processed, 25,000+ worldwide users.
Operative is a revenue accelerant for media companies around the world. No other software company in AdTech space, brings a comparable depth of experience to create truly innovative software that performs across all platforms, revenue models and business units. We are a SAAS (Software as a Service) platform which helps clients manage advertisements both in the linear (TV) and digital space. We have been in the market for over two decades and have 1100+ employees with 12 offices spread across the globe. Operative is proud to play a pivotal role in the way advertising is bought, sold and managed across media industry.
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer at Operative!
Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems and leading technical innovation? Operative is looking for a well-rounded Principal Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in architecture, design, and development to join our dynamic team.
MUST HAVE SKILLS
- Strong background in Java/J2EE, Microservices, and Spring/Spring Boot.
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript/Angular, RESTful Web Services, and multi-tier distributed web applications.
- Expertise in RDBMS (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
- Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka, JMS, or SQS.
- Solid understanding of TDD, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Ability to design and implement high-concurrency, high-performance applications.
- Experience leading small teams and driving technical excellence.
GOOD TO HAVE SKILLS
- Exposure to AWS, Serverless architectures, BDD, and Performance Testing.
- SaaS or online advertising technology experience.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Problem-solving mindset and resourcefulness.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
WHY JOIN US?
- Operative is a technology-oriented product organization that believes in empowering its people
- We use the latest tech stack and empower our engineers to learn, work and ideate on new technologies available in the market
- We provide flexi work schedules and remote working to encourage work life balance
- We are an equal opportunities employer and recruit based on the experience and skill set.
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
“Operative is a merit-first, equal opportunity employer; diverse applications are encouraged.”
Operative cares about your privacy and protecting your data. By submitting an application for a position with Operative, you acknowledge that you have read the following and consent to how Operative treats your data: 1) the Candidate Privacy Policy available at https://www.operative.com/candidate-privacy-notice/ (or if you are a candidate from Israel the Candidate Privacy Notice (Israel), available at https://www.operative.com/candidate-privacy-notice-israel/, and 2) the Candidate Notice for Data Transfer and Retention available at https://www.operative.com/candidate-notice/.
Skills Required
- Strong background in Java/J2EE
- Microservices
- Spring/Spring Boot
- JavaScript/Angular
- RESTful Web Services
- Experience with multi-tier distributed web applications
- RDBMS (MySQL)
- NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
- Messaging systems (Kafka, JMS, SQS)
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Ability to design and implement high-concurrency, high-performance applications
- Experience leading small teams and driving technical excellence
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Problem-solving mindset and resourcefulness
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Exposure to AWS
- Serverless architectures
- Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
- Performance Testing
- SaaS or online advertising technology experience
Operative Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Operative and has not been reviewed or approved by Operative.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and PTO, including paid holidays and occasional global days off, are described as a strength that often grows with tenure. Flexibility to step away supports a generally positive work–life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A hybrid home/office model and strong work-from-home flexibility are emphasized alongside a wellness program. Feedback suggests these lifestyle supports land well in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options like FSA are presented as standard and serviceable. Multiple plan options contribute to a sense of adequate healthcare coverage.
Operative Insights
What We Do
With $8.5B in digital ad revenue and $40B in global TV ad revenue flowing through the systems, Operative plays a crucial role in helping the world’s top media companies and publishers manage and advance their advertising businesses and increase revenue by helping them transition from ratings-based to outcome-based selling with modern order management system. The platforms are built on modern cloud native SaaS based technologies for Convergence. The multiple channel advertisement requirements are managed from a single place. Our 300+ clients span 25+ countries and include FOX, NBCU, Sinclair, Discovery, Disney, TVNZ, HBO, BellMedia and SKY.
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