STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER, APPLICATIONS

Reposted 11 Days Ago
Easy Apply
2 Locations
Remote
135K-211K 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
Lead the design and development of Kubernetes-based infrastructure, architect CI/CD pipelines, and mentor engineers while promoting best practices and collaboration across teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
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' innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. 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 focused on enabling scalable, reliable, and high-velocity software development for the wider development team. You will play a technical leadership role, driving strategy, architecture, and implementation of infrastructure systems that support other developers across multiple teams. You’ll lead by example in designing resilient systems, writing high-quality code, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. 

WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

You will shape the backbone of how our engineers build, test, and ship software. You’ll influence the engineering culture, drive broad impact, and work with others who care deeply about reliability, automation, and scaling engineering excellence. Other ways you will contribute by: 

  • Leading design and development of Kubernetes-based infrastructure supporting both application runtime and CI build workloads. 
  • Architecting and evolve scalable CI/CD (Harness) pipelines that optimize build times, reduce flakiness, and promote safe, frequent deployments. 
  • Developing and operating microservices at scale. 
  • Driving large-scale technical projects that depend on multiple teams and systems. Establish and champion best practices and quality standards with the team. 
  • Setting a positive example and mentor others on how to collaborate in pull requests, demos, and working relationships. Contribute to a culture of learning and high standards of technical achievement. 
  • Taking ownership over team deliverables, decisions, quality, process, and technical direction. Being accountable for driving projects from ideation through production. 
  • Demonstrating a deep understanding of our application's business domain and stakeholder needs. Use your knowledge to proactively identify risks and blockers during planning discussions, architecture discussions, and RFCs. Ensure feasibility and alignment between business goals and technical implementation for large-scale projects. 
  • Embodying Basis' core principles while fostering a positive culture within the team. Actively promote Basis in the community. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

  • Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning. 
  • Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported. 
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional software experience. 
  • A firm grasp of Java or related language and Ruby or Python 
  • A deep understanding and experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including deploying, scaling, and maintaining containerized applications in production environments. 
  • Knowlege of infrastructure as code tools, such as Helm or Kustomize 
  • Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Harness and monitoring tools such as Datadog 
  • An ability to diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks in code. 
  • Experience with entire development cycle of projects in a fast-paced workplace. 
  • Strong product and design intuition. 

OUR STACK

  • Ruby, Java, Python, and React.js 
  • AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS) 
  • PostgreSQL, Redis 
  • Rails, Node.js, RabbitMQ, Sidekiq, Kafka 


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.

If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact [email protected]. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy here.

Top Skills

AWS
Ci/Cd
Docker
Harness
Helm
Java
Kafka
Kubernetes
Kustomize
Node.js
Postgres
Python
RabbitMQ
React
Redis
Ruby
Sidekiq

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
850 Employees
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
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