Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Software Engineer • UK

Company: Connexity | Skimlinks, a Taboola company

UK

Skimlinks, a Taboola company, drives e-commerce success for 50% of the Internet’s largest online retailers. We deliver $2B in annual sales by connecting retailers to shoppers on the most desirable retail content channels. As a pioneer in online advertising and campaign technology, Skimlinks, together with its family of products (Taboola, Connexity, and Shopyourlikes) are constantly iterating on products, solving problems for retailers, content creators & influencers, and publishers, building interest in new solutions.We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for our Skimlinks brand, to help us advance our technology stack and product development endeavours. The Senior Software Engineer is based in London, reports to the Sr. Principal Software Engineer Team Lead, and is a part of the Skimlink's UK Engineering team. This position is a senior-level role responsible for providing technical leadership, guiding and implementing the architecture and design of complex software systems, and driving innovation by combining strong technical expertise with effective communication and leadership skills to drive success in software development projects. The position will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and implementing systems across all facets of our intricate platform. From managing high-volume data collection and enrichment to automated analysis, and backend services alongside RESTful APIs, your contributions will be fundamental to our success. Additionally, the Senior Software Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, mentors junior developers, and contributes to architectural decisions and strategic planning to drive the company's technological growth and innovation.About the role Design, develop, and deploy systems spanning our comprehensive platform, addressing challenges from data collection to backend services and RESTful APIs. Collaborate closely with our esteemed team of Product Delivery Managers and commercial teams to comprehend market needs and customer requirements, translating them into effective solutions. Innovate solutions to intricate technical problems, aligning design decisions with our technical strategy and maintaining high engineering standards. Define and promote best development practices within the organization, including but not limited to code reviews and testing methodologies, shaping our development environment. Share your deep technical expertise across the organization, serving as a mentor to foster growth and knowledge transfer. RequirementsBachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) would be advantageous. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior-level Software Engineer, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects and solutions. Demonstrated expertise in building enterprise-grade software, utilizing at least one of the following languages: Python, Java, Golang or Scala. A strong passion for driving project evolution and innovating new products within a dynamic environment characterized by lightweight agile processes. Proficiency in developing systems capable of efficiently scaling with extensive data volumes. Ability to write clean, maintainable code with meticulous attention to detail, including consideration of edge cases. Proficient in SQL and adept at integrating with a variety of data technologies. Familiarity with container platforms such as Docker. Comfortable with unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies. Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment. Capable of conceptualizing and implementing software architectures spanning multiple technologies and platforms. Technology stack: Python Flask Java Spring JavaScript BigQuery Redis ElasticSearch Airflow Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes Docker BenefitsVoted “Best Places to Work,” our culture is driven by self-starters, team players, and visionaries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, EU, EMEA and APAC. We offer top benefits including Annual Leave Entitlement, paid holidays, competitive comp, team events and more! Healthcare insurance & cash plans Income Protection Parental Leave Policies Learning & Development Program Flexible work schedules and work from home/work from office policy Lunch paid when attending the office Wellness Resources Equity We are committed to providing a culture at Skimlinks that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality, and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that we’re all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.#HP