We are looking for an experienced software developer to bring to market a creative performance tool.

Incubated at the heart of Stagwell, SmartAssets is designed to address the needs of brands and marketing agencies by providing them with a solution to optimise their creative production process, ultimately reducing waste and enhancing overall effectiveness, blending creative and performance into one single engine.

As a key member of the development team, you will work closely with the CTO, to spearhead the creation of the End-to-End infrastructure that will serve as the backbone of the SmartAssets platform. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop and implement the robust and scalable infrastructure required to support the tool’s functionalities.

This is a great opportunity to work with us because we will be developing:

• Innovative Product: You will be part of bringing to market SmartAssets, a creative performance tool that blends creative and performance into one powerful engine. By joining our team, you will contribute to addressing the needs of brands and marketing agencies, helping them optimize their creative production process and achieve greater effectiveness.
• Industry Impact: SmartAssets is incubated at Stagwell, a leading organization in the marketing industry. Working on this project means being at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions that can revolutionize how creatives are produced and enhance overall marketing strategies. You will have the chance to make a significant impact in the industry.
• End-to-End Infrastructure: As a key member of the development team, you will have a central role in designing and implementing the robust and scalable infrastructure that powers the SmartAssets platform. This opportunity will allow you to showcase your skills and expertise in developing complex software systems.
• Collaboration with CTO: You will work directly with the Chief Technology Officer, gaining valuable insights and guidance from an experienced professional in the field. This collaboration offers an excellent learning opportunity and a chance to contribute to the strategic decisions that shape the development of the platform.
• Growth and Learning: By working on SmartAssets, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay updated with the latest advancements in software development and performance optimization. You will work with a diverse team of experts, enabling personal and professional growth in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Positive Impact: By reducing waste and increasing effectiveness in creative production, SmartAssets contributes to sustainability and efficiency in marketing practices. As part of our team, you will be involved in creating a positive impact by enabling brands and marketing agencies to achieve their goals more efficiently. This opportunity offers a chance to work on an innovative product, collaborate with industry leaders, showcase your skills in developing infrastructure and make a positive impact in the marketing industry.

About the role:

Design and implement an End-to-End infrastructure native on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), as well as the implementation of the components for the E2E infrastructure (Lambda, S3, EC2, Cognito, amongst others). Maintain a thorough documentation of the system as well as implement the best practices.

Requirements

• Familiarity with the CI / CD processes, GitHub, Jenkins (or similar), Jira

• Good understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Degree in Computer Science

Experience:

• Java (Spring Framework) - 2 years
• NoSQL (MongoDB)

Nice to haves:

Although your main focus will be in backend Java development being a startup we have plenty of opportunities to get involved in work involving other technologies depending on your experience / preferences, experience in the following would be a plus

• Python
• Building ML pipelines / Distributed job processing experience
• Front End experience (React / SPA's)

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career.

Some Of These Incredible Benefits Include

• Holiday: You will get 24 days holiday per year (pro-rata in first year). This entitlement will increase by a further one day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days after six years’ service.
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, plus opportunities to work abroad.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Rest and Recharge: The option to lengthen your standard 1 hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.