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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.
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
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 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 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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