Manager of Software Engineering

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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. 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 responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure around Basis’ authentication and authorization systems. You’ll apply your technical and domain expertise to design, implement, and maintain secure authentication and authorization systems; drive design discussions, code reviews, and project-related team meetings; and collaborate with other engineers.

WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE 

You will be specializing in single-page applications and web development. Join our team of talented engineers to build out our authentication and authorization systems and help our customers execute complex advertising campaigns. You will also contribute by: 

• Building and retaining an industry-leading tech team through our recruiting pipeline and through your own network.
• Building strong relationships with Product Management, QA, Design, and other Engineering groups to execute efficiently on team projects, including those with many dependencies.
• Creating, embodying, and upholding a positive, high-performing, and inclusive culture. Setting expectations for respectful and inclusive behavior, foster open communication, and encourage diverse perspectives. Celebrating team achievements and individual contributions to build morale and drive engagement.
• Defining, monitoring, and upholding high standards of development quality and efficiency.
• Taking an active stake in the careers of your direct reports. Their success is your success.
• Integrating these responsibilities, managers at Basis Technologies will contribute to a workplace that not only acknowledges but champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. These responsibilities are foundational to creating an environment where every employee, client, and vendor is respected and valued for their unique contributions:
• Fostering IDEA in Corporate Culture
• Personal and Team Development
• Inclusive Leadership and Collaboration
• Active Engagement and Accessibility Advocacy
• Strategic Implementation of IDEA Principles

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 5-7 years of experience, plus 1-2 years of management experience
• Experience with authentication and authorization systems (OAuth 2.0 preferred)
• A firm grasp of Java or related language and Ruby or Python
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with entire development cycle of projects in a fast-paced workplace.
• Strong product and design intuition.

OUR TECH STACK

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

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.

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