Senior Systems Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
111K-184K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Software
Basis improves the lives of digital marketers with the world's most automated and comprehensive advertising platform.
The Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will maintain production systems, resolve critical technical issues, monitor system performance, and automate tasks. This involves supporting engineering teams, enhancing technology solutions, and ensuring system availability and security while participating in on-call rotations.
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WHO WE ARE 


Basis Technologies delivers software and services to automate digital media operations for leading agencies and brands. 


Our comprehensive ad tech platform, Basis, supports the planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation of direct, programmatic, search, and social media, all in one place. 


We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together. We invest in our culture and support our employees so they can do their best work. 


Basis Technologies is headquartered in Chicago, and our employees have the flexibility to work from headquarters, completely remote, or a hybrid of the two. Please note, we are hiring on a remote working basis only in the U.S. and Canada.


ABOUT THE TEAM


Technology is at the core of what we do at Basis Global Technologies. Our Engineering teams design and develop features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution, that make our company a leader in our industry. Our platform processes over 300 billion events per day and uses AI and machine learning to automate and simplify the entire digital campaign process.

This team is all about data—to create value from data, the engineering organization leverages cross functional teams to deliver insights that benefit the company and its customers and make Basis an industry standard.


WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE


This role is on a team that is responsible for maintaining production systems and resolving technical issues. The team ensures high availability and security for the company's technology assets while also working on projects that enhance and expand the company's technology landscape.

You will also contribute by:

  • Resolving technical issues critical to business needs
  • Supporting internal engineering teams
  • Maintaining company technology solutions
  • Monitoring systems and performance tuning
  • Creating automated tasks and workflows to reduce repetitious work
  • Supporting software automation processes (CI/CD)
  • Participating in 24x7 on-call rotation

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

  • 5 - 10 years' experience in Linux Systems Engineering
  • 5-10 year's experience in a systems engineering / administration environment
  • Advanced knowledge of AWS infrastructure and infrastructure management with Terraform
  • Expertise in monitoring, graphing, and configuration management systems (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, SaltStack, Ansible)
  • Proficient coding skills (Python, Bash)
  • Strong background in database management

BONUS POINTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • AWS certification(s) or training(s)
  • Snowflake experience, certification(s) or training(s)

OUR TECH STACK

  • Python, BASH
  • SalTstack, Terraform
  • Kafka, Snowflake
  • AWS

ANYTHING ELSE? 


Don't think you have all the skills required for this role? That's okay, we recognize that experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements.


LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES


We take care of our people and believe that our success depends on the growth and well-being of each one of our team members.


We've been proudly recognized as:

Ad Age, Best Places to Work 2024, 2023, 2022, 2013

Built In, Best Workplaces 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

Crain's Best Companies to Work for in Chicago 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Crain's Best Companies to Work for in New York 2023, 2022, 2021, 2014

Dallas Morning News, Top Workplaces 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2015

Denver Post, Top Workplaces 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

Denver Business Journal's Largest Tech Employers 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020


We provide a thoughtful perks and benefits package including a modified workweek, competitive 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, a funded health savings account, paid sabbatical, generous parental leave, a flexible work environment and time off policy, and more. 


We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building teams that are diverse in thought, perspective, and culture. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, and age.


Basis is committed to providing the best possible interview experience for all our candidates. If you have a disability or questions related to interview accessibility, please contact [email protected].


Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Basis' privacy policy that you can view here.

Top Skills

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Python

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
850 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Basis Technologies is a leading global provider of automation software designed specifically for enterprise marketers. Our platform, Basis, is the industry’s only comprehensive digital media solution that seamlessly integrates programmatic, site-direct, advanced TV, search, and social media within a single interface. By unifying these functions, Basis simplifies complex and disconnected media operations, automates repetitive tasks, and minimizes manual processes, enabling marketing teams to focus on strategy and creativity.
Our software is built to consolidate various tools and systems, driving productivity while ensuring that advertisers maximize the performance of their multi-channel media investments. With features that streamline workflows and improve efficiency, Basis delivers a powerful solution for optimizing campaign outcomes across multiple channels.
Headquartered in Chicago, Basis Technologies is recognized not only for our innovative technology but also for our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace culture. Our commitment to our people and our customers underpins everything we do, as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in digital marketing automation.

Why Work With Us

Our mission is to make the ad industry better for everyone. We invest in our culture and support our employees – from development opportunities to competitive health and wellness programs. If you’re looking for a community that values your whole self, celebrates your wins, and has your back in challenging times – come change the industry with us.

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Basis Technologies Offices

Remote Workspace

Employees work remotely.

Basis empowers employees to work where they thrive. As a remote-first company, we offer access to our Chicago HQ and shared workspaces across the U.S., ensuring team members always have the environment that best supports them.

Typical time on-site: None
HQChicago, IL
The Chicago Loop is a great place to work, located in a central area of Chicago accessible to major public transportation, dining and shopping.

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