[Hiring] Senior Ad Tech Developer @USA TODAY Co.

Role Description

Seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior Ad Tech Developer to join our existing team, contributing to the development of next-generation web apps and platforms using cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the entire product development team during all stages of software development. We offer a fun, challenging, rewarding environment and the opportunity to work together with some of the most talented people in the industry.

• Develop, test, and release new revenue-supporting initiatives in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and quality, reflecting our high standards.
• Be a strong team player who can rapidly and productively adapt to changing business and customer demands.
• Work with developers, designers, testers, and product managers to develop and refine new features consistent with our product roadmap.
• Learn and absorb new technologies and techniques quickly.
• Be innovative: contributing ideas and working with constituents to evaluate and propose approaches that balance speed-to-market with what’s needed to sustainably scale our services to an enormous audience.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies and industry developments that will affect either our users’ behavior or our ability to deliver value.
• Perform other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a software engineer focusing on advertising technology.
• Deep understanding of advertising technology and its ecosystem.
• Expertise in the following areas:
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Responsive / Adaptive Web Design
• Website accessibility, website performance analysis, and improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with AI-driven software development.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments.
• Have used source control (GitHub/GitLab) to manage source code.
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Strong debugging skills with the ability to work with peers to solve complex problems.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and procedures, with an emphasis on Agile methodologies (XP or Scrum).
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to solve critical issues & work well in time-critical situations, with occasional availability after hours for emergency troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Experience with database technologies: MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres, NoSQL, etc.
• Experience with CDNs like Akamai or Fastly.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong working knowledge of one or more ad delivery platforms.
• Rich Media Vendor experience.
• Prior experience in the publishing industry.

Benefits

• The annualized base salary for this role will range between $100,000 and $120,000.
• Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience.
• Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable based on the role.

Company Description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses.