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
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 focused on enabling scalable, reliable, and high-velocity software
development for the wider development team. You will play a technical leadership
role, driving strategy, architecture, and implementation of infrastructure
systems that support other developers across multiple teams. You’ll lead by
example in designing resilient systems, writing high-quality code, and fostering
cross-functional collaboration.
WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
You will shape the backbone of how our engineers build, test, and ship software.
You’ll influence the engineering culture, drive broad impact, and work with
others who care deeply about reliability, automation, and scaling engineering
excellence. Other ways you will contribute by:
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- Leading design and development of Kubernetes-based infrastructure supporting
both application runtime and CI build workloads.
- Architecting and evolve scalable CI/CD (Harness) pipelines that optimize
build times, reduce flakiness, and promote safe, frequent deployments.
- Developing and operating microservices at scale.
- Driving large-scale technical projects that depend on multiple teams and
systems. Establish and champion best practices and quality standards with the
team.
- Setting a positive example and mentor others on how to collaborate in pull
requests, demos, and working relationships. Contribute to a culture of
learning and high standards of technical achievement.
- Taking ownership over team deliverables, decisions, quality, process, and
technical direction. Being accountable for driving projects from ideation
through production.
- Demonstrating a deep understanding of our application's business domain and
stakeholder needs. Use your knowledge to proactively identify risks and
blockers during planning discussions, architecture discussions, and RFCs.
Ensure feasibility and alignment between business goals and technical
implementation for large-scale projects.
- Embodying Basis' core principles while fostering a positive culture within
the team. Actively promote Basis in the community.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that
prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.
- Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices
are valued and supported.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional software experience.
- A deep understanding and hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including
deploying, scaling, and maintaining containerized applications in production
environments.
- Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools, such as Helm or Kustomize.
- Proven experience with Docker, with a strong track record of building,
managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications in diverse
environments.
- A firm grasp of Java or related language and Ruby or Python
- Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Harness and monitoring tools such as
Datadog
- An ability to diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks in code.
- Experience with entire development cycle of projects in a fast-paced
workplace.
- Strong product and design intuition.
OUR STACK
- Ruby, Java, Python, and React.js [http://React.js]
- AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS)
- PostgreSQL, Redis
- Rails, Node.js [http://Node.js], RabbitMQ, Sidekiq, Kafka
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$135,273 - $211,026 a year
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual salary
is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related
skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share
more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring
process. The total compensation package for this position may also include
commission or bonus, company equity, and competitive benefits.
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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 [http://talent.acquisition]@basis.com. Your privacy is
important to us, view our policy here [https://privacy.basis.net/].
