iSpot needs to analyze real-time TV advertising data, combining survey and ad data to deliver actionable insights to clients via APIs and reporting. They are looking to build and maintain tools for survey execution, ad management, real-time calculations, and AI-powered applications, establishing new standards of value in the advertising industry and delivering innovative features.
Requirements
- 8+ years of server-side web development experience, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior role.
- Expert-level knowledge of full-cycle web development, software design, and system architecture, with a focus on large-scale, distributed systems.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering complex, high-volume systems that require exceptional security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Experience with most of the following: Python (REQUIRED), Go (REQUIRED), Java (Spring/Hibernate), Node.js, React
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS SQS, S3, Elasticsearch
- Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Github Copilot, Amazon Q)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of highly scalable and performant web applications and services within a microservices architecture.
- Architect complex systems and define technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
- Take ownership of key technical initiatives and act as the primary point of contact for critical systems, managing their full lifecycle from conception to production.
- Establish and enforce code quality standards, best practices, and a culture of technical excellence across the engineering team.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code health, maintainability, and consistency.
- Anticipate and address technical debt and architectural bottlenecks, proposing and implementing scalable solutions.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA, Front-End, and SRE teams to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and ensure successful project delivery.
Other
- Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers in software development best practices, code quality, and technical problem-solving.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor developers, fostering their growth and professional development.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence technical decisions and drive consensus across different teams and stakeholders.
- Strong ownership mentality and a track record of driving projects to completion and taking responsibility for their outcomes.
