Basis

Sr Software Engineer, Applications

Reposted 20 Days Ago

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2 Locations

Remote

118K-175K Annually

Senior level

AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Software • Automation

Basis improves the lives of digital marketers with the world's most automated and comprehensive advertising platform.

The Role

The Sr Software Engineer will lead projects, mentor others, and build web applications using Ruby on Rails and React, alongside managing data modeling and SQL optimization.

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WHO WE ARE

At Basis, 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

Basis Technologies' innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. Basis automates digital media operations for more than 1,000 leading agencies and brands. As a member of our team, you’ll play a crucial role building customer-facing functionality and services for our integrated demand-side platform (DSP).

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.

WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

Leading projects spanning our entire tech stack while demonstrating and mentoring others on our best practices and high-quality standards.
Demonstrating strong collaboration through pull requests, demos, and working relationships. Give and receive feedback positively, identify risks and blockers as they arise.
Taking proactive ownership over deliverables, quality, and support across your team's systems and components. Being accountable for driving projects from ideation through production.
Demonstrating a deep understanding of your team's business domain. Use your knowledge to identify risks and blockers during planning discussions. Ensure feasibility and alignment between business goals and technical implementation.
Bringing a positive attitude to work and embody Basis' core principles.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

5 years or more of professional software experience.
Experience planning and building production-level web applications using Ruby on Rails and React.
Strong grasp of data modeling, SQL, query optimization, tuning for read/write performance and scalability.
Experience with Java.
Experience with entire development cycle of projects
Knowledge and fluency in the tools used to build and maintain software: Git, Unix/Linux environments, and automated testing tools.

BONUS POINTS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related field
Excited by a fast-paced product development environment
Passion for Ad-Tech
Enthusiastic growth-oriented mindset

OUR TECH STACK

JavaScript/React, Ruby/Rails, Java/Spring
Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, AWS services
RabbitMQ, Kafka

Integrity in Hiring

At Basis, integrity is at the core of how we hire. To protect our candidates and our company, we verify identity, education, and employment history for all hires. Some roles may also require onsite or in-person interviews as part of the process. Any misrepresentation of identity, experience, or skills may result in removal from the hiring process or termination of employment. We value transparency and authenticity and expect the same from every applicant.

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

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.

If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact talent.acquisition@basis.com. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy here.

Top Skills

AWS

Docker

Git

Java

Kafka

Kubernetes

MongoDB

MySQL

Postgres

RabbitMQ

React

Ruby On Rails

Snowflake

SQL

Unix/Linux

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The Company

HQ: Chicago, IL

815 Employees

Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Basis 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 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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Remote Workspace

Employees work remotely.

Basis empowers employees to work where they thrive. As a remote-first company, we trust our people to work remotely, AND offer access to our Chicago HQ and shared workspaces across the U.S., ensuring team members are supported where they are.

Typical time on-site: None