Do work that matters.
At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitating timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.
Our values which reflect our view on what’s important and what’s right include: We’re humans not robots, Customers always come first, We work better together, Simplicity is our strength, Our reputation is priceless, Hard work pays off.
AlertMedia is looking for a Software Engineer II with full-stack experience. This role is an opportunity to use a wide variety of design and technical web skills to help us manage day-to-day requests as well as leverage your experience while gaining new experience from the team. You must have a passion for innovative software development and willingness to roll up your sleeves to collaborate with all teams. You will have the opportunity to show who you are throughout our interview process, we don’t ask any trick questions, or expect you to perform a whiteboard exercise. We want to see you shine by showing us work you are most proud of!
Who you are:
You thrive in a collaborative engineering environment that plays to everyone's strengths with a willingness to work across the entire stack. Ideally, you have Python experience (a similar language is great, as long as, you're willing to learn) but more importantly, you care about the quality of your work, the impactful product you help build, and the team you help build it with. You have AWS experience and are willing to learn from people with both more and less experience than you.
What you will do:
- Learn the AlertMedia platform and tools, and its uses for our customers
- Work with Python, Django, Next.js, Node and other web technologies to deliver leading software solutions in the mass communications space
- Work in an Agile based environment using tools like Git, JIRA, Jenkins, and Slack
- Contribute to the technology lead that AlertMedia has over other solutions through innovative development and by helping contribute new ideas related to leveraging technology in our product line
- Use strong verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with other engineering and product teams
- Contribute to AlertMedia’s culture, values and vision for the future
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field preferred
- 4-5 years of experience building scalable applications with modern frameworks, such as Django, Next.js or similar (Python/JavaScript tech stack)
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS or other cloud experience required)
- PostgreSQL, Redis, or other storage technologies experience is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage working on multiple projects in parallel
- The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced challenging environment
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to effectively work cross-functionally in a fast-paced challenging environment
- English proficiency (written and oral) is required
- This is a hybrid position (2 days a week) in the Reforma area of Mexico City where you’ll get to collaborate with our amazing engineering team
Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Company Bonus
- 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo)
- Holiday and Vacation Days
- Additional Vacation Bonus
- All computer equipment provided to our employees
- Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other
- A Best Places to Work company 8 years in a row and numerous other awards
- Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team - we love investing in our people!
About AlertMedia:
AlertMedia helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emergency. Our award-winning threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions help companies of all sizes identify, respond to, and recover from critical events faster and more confidently. AlertMedia supports essential communication for thousands of leading businesses—including DHL, JetBlue, Coca-Cola Bottling, In-N-Out, and Walmart—in more than 130 countries.
We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com.
Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.
By applying for the role, you agree that Alert Media will use your Personal Information in connection with the recruitment process and in accordance with our Privacy Policy – https://www.alertmedia.com/legal/privacy-policy/
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What We Do
AlertMedia helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emergency. Our award-winning threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions help companies of all sizes identify, respond to, and recover from critical events faster and more confidently. Our team of in-house intelligence analysts and meteorologists work around the clock to monitor thousands of data sources around the world, providing our customers and employees with verified, credible information to protect them from impending threats.
AlertMedia has been recognized both nationally and locally for its exceptional company culture, most recently being named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list for 2023. We were also named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers for two consecutive years, Austin Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for six consecutive years, and Built In Austin’s 100 Best Places to Work in Austin.
Located in the heart of downtown Austin in the "smartest building in the city", AlertMedia inspires and invests in our employees through continuous developmental experiences, including Career Month, community volunteering, mentorship programs, Employee Resource Groups, and weekly "Tuesday Lunches" where the company comes together to learn about and discuss any business updates. AlertMedia also facilitates a robust internship program, working with universities (including HBCUs), non-profit organizations like Hiring Our Heroes, and similar partners to invest in the future of our diverse workforce.
Why Work With Us
AlertMedia employees have a strong connection to our mission and product. An anonymous employee survey recently revealed 99% of our people feel the work they do is important and making a direct impact, 94% feel our diverse, grow-from-within culture is collaborative and supportive, and 92% are taking advantage of our career development opportunities
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy provides flexibility so employees can work and collaborate from home or in our Austin offices, either full- or part-time. We ask employees in Austin to join us on Tuesday for company-sponsored lunch to connect and learn together.