Our Mission is Empowering Companies to Attract Top Talent
At Recruitics, we are a leader in Recruitment Marketing, dedicated to transforming talent attraction and conversion through innovative, data-driven strategies and Saas solutions. Our mission is to empower employers with cutting-edge Recruitment Marketing tools that optimize hiring strategies and improve outcomes. As pioneers in the recruitment technology space, we leverage modern technology to revolutionize job advertising, continually pushing the boundaries of design, data, and user experience to deliver exceptional value to our clients.
Job Description
We are looking for an exceptional Lead Software Engineer focusing on Ad Tech to drive the development of cutting-edge advertising technology that powers the future of job ads. This is a key leadership role for a technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited by the challenge of driving innovation in recruitment marketing technology.You’ll be at the helm of a talented team of engineers, guiding them to build scalable, efficient, and data-driven ad tech solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable ad technology platforms for recruitment marketing.
- Architect and implement complex systems using Java, Spring, and cloud-native technologies, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
- Optimize bidding algorithms and ad delivery systems to improve the performance and ROI of job ads.
- Build, scale, and maintain high-throughput data pipelines with technologies like Kafka and Redshift.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS).
- Design and manage data warehousing solutions, utilizing Redshift, Postgres, and Looker for analytics and reporting.
- Develop and manage internal tools and platforms that enhance team productivity and system efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement in system design, making sure it supports high availability, scalability, and performance across the platform.
- Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering.
- 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
- Passionate about building next-generation advertising technology, with a deep understanding of ad platforms and algorithms.
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Framework, with solid experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) and system design.
- Strong experience in building and managing data warehousing solutions, preferably with Redshift and Postgres.
- Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Skilled in Python for scripting and automation tasks, with a good understanding of integrating it into larger systems.
- Experience building and scaling distributed systems using Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), and other cloud-native tools.
- Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically in AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, and Redshift).
- Proven ability to lead system architecture and design efforts, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a passion for optimizing complex systems.
Nice to Have
- Airflow experience.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Looker.
- Experience with bidding algorithms, ads platforms, and optimization techniques.
- GitHub or other code examples are welcomed.
Why Join Us?
At Recruitics, you’ll have the opportunity to take full ownership of design within a cutting-edge team focused on leveraging AI and data to transform the recruitment marketing landscape. You’ll be joining a creative and collaborative environment where your work will directly impact our clients’ success and you will have opportunities for career growth, professional development and continuous learning.
We believe in rewarding great talent with more than just a paycheck. Along with a competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that covers all the essentials: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a standout 401k program with company match. Enjoy well-deserved breaks with above-average paid time-off, parental leave, and employees' support programs. Additionally, we provide two exciting perks: Winter Recess, offering a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and Summer Fridays, where you’ll have 6-hour workdays on Fridays during the summer months. Whether you prefer working fully remote or collaborating in person at our vibrant offices in New York, Chicago, or Atlanta, we’re committed to your well-being and creating a work environment that supports your personal and professional life.
Compensation:
- Base salary range depending on experience and location: $135,000 - $198,000
- Eligible for annual bonus based on performance.
Our Commitment to an Equal Opportunity and Accessible Workplace
Recruitics is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by State and Federal law.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible process for all individuals. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a timely and respectful manner
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.
