Senior Software Engineer, Backend/AWS/Infrastructure
Vistar Media is the home of out-of-home (OOH). As a global ad tech company and the world's largest digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising marketplace, we offer technology designed to make buying and selling OOH media easier. Our goal is simple: to help the world's marketers leverage OOH's unique ability to motivate and delight.
From strategic partnerships with major media owner networks to executing impactful campaigns with renowned global brands such as Nestlé, Porsche, Target, and Levi's, our team is filled with passionate, innovative, and collaborative problem solvers, engaging and entertaining consumers like you in the real world. Find your home in out-of-home - find your people at Vistar.
About the role:
We are looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to design and develop solutions related to cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, security, and other platform-wide services to drive our internal engineering teams. We also encourage mentorship through pair programming to help bring our team to the next level. Senior Platform Engineers are expected to participate in these activities and set the standard for the team.
Our ideal candidates are familiar with current trends in web technology, and have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure design and provisioning. Ideal candidates should also be familiar with infrastructure-as-code platforms, CI/CD best practices, as well as security-minded infrastructure design. You should be able to work independently with little supervision, along with excellent organization, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to be able to effectively give and receive feedback from team members.
Ultimately, the role of the Senior Platform Engineer is to build (and enable their teammates to build) high-quality, performant and well-tested infrastructure solutions and internal tooling that complies with coding standards and quality expectations of the leadership team and our clients.
What you'll do:
Take a technical leadership role on features and team roadmaps.
Large group communications and presentations.
Work with the architecture team to develop maintainable, effective, and efficient solutions.
Help to onboard and mentor other engineers on the team.
Maintain a high level of productivity while making significant contributions to infrastructure, CI/CD, and internal tooling initiatives.
Participate in a rigorous code review process, including giving and receiving critical feedback.
Work directly with internal engineering teams to understand gaps in our shared infrastructure and tooling.
Write well-designed, well-tested code.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
What experience we're looking for:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g. engineering, computer science, etc.)
8-15+ years of relevant work experience in software development.
5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and/or DevOps.
Excellent knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred).
Experience with infrastructure-as-code platforms.
Experience with the building and maintenance of CI/CD platforms.
Experience in at least two of the following is preferred, but not required: Go, Scala/Java, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript.
Experience with a formal code review process is a plus.
Experience in technical/team leadership preferred.
What we offer:
Flexible, fun start-up environment and culture.
An approachable and accessible C-Suite.
Comprehensive health benefits.
401k + match.
Quarterly Lifestyle Stipend.
Unlimited PTO and summer Fridays.
Company-wide and team specific entertainment budgets for both in-person and virtual team building.
A flexible hybrid work environment, with a fully stocked kitchen, weekly catered lunches, and casual attire while in office.
Sponsored Volunteer Events and Vistar Gives Back program.
An awesome and supportive bunch of people to work with and learn from.
Recruiting fraud is a serious issue facing jobseekers. Please be aware that Vistar Media would never require personal information (such as bank account information) during the interview process. Should an employee from Vistar Media reach out to you, that communication will come from an @vistarmedia.com email address. During a typical interview process, you will have several phone, video, and/or in-person interviews with multiple Vistar Media employees before a hiring decision is made. We do not require payment from applicants for training or other costs incurred, nor do we offer compensation before hiring.
If you’re ambitious, highly driven, and interested in making an impact, Vistar is the place for you. Apply to join our team… we’ll see you out there.
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Vistar Media is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Software Engineer focused on Backend/AWS/Infrastructure to join our innovative team in Philadelphia. As the premier ad tech company and the largest digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising marketplace, we take pride in revolutionizing how media is bought and sold. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to design and develop robust cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and security solutions that empower our internal engineering teams. Your work will directly impact high-profile campaigns and influential brands like Nestlé and Target. We value teamwork and mentorship, encouraging pair programming to elevate our collective expertise. To thrive in this role, you should possess a solid background in cloud infrastructure design, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD best practices, and security-minded building. Expect to work independently while nurturing a collaborative environment, all while keeping up with the latest web technology trends. At Vistar, you’ll lead technical initiatives, mentor fellow engineers, and maintain a high level of productivity as you contribute to the growth and reliability of our platform. With unlimited PTO and a flexible hybrid work environment, you’ll find a culture that champions work-life balance and continuous learning. If you’re eager to build high-quality, efficient solutions as part of a supportive, fun-loving team, Vistar Media is ready for you. Come join us, and let's create magic in the world of out-of-home advertising together!
Vistar Media is the home of out-of-home. Out there, in the streets, ad space intersects time and place. It’s a part of life. OOH campaigns inform, entertain, attract - and they can change the course of someone’s afternoon. At Vistar Media, we fa...
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