Description:

MediaLab is a media and technology company focused on acquiring and growing properties and global brands.
The organization combines private equity, holding company, and operating entity functions.
MediaLab is expanding and has a prominent market position with its brands.
The company is building the Ad Platform of the future to maximize publisher value.
The engineering team supports a growing number of applications across multiple business verticals.
The team includes senior engineers and leads experienced in large-scale systems.
The Senior Software Engineer will maintain and enhance existing systems, design and implement new solutions, and ensure the reliability and scalability of infrastructure.
Responsibilities include maintaining the codebase in Java, writing unit and integration tests, designing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automating server provisioning, reviewing code, debugging production issues, implementing security measures, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing monitoring systems.

Requirements:

A minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience is required.
A BS degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
Proficiency in Java is essential, with additional experience in Golang being a plus.
Experience managing AWS and/or GCP infrastructure is required.
Proficiency with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, Redis, DynamoDB) is necessary.
Experience with DevOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio is required.
Previous experience working with microservices infrastructure is essential.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions is necessary.
A passion for implementing best practices and advocating for smart automation is required.
Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog or New Relic is necessary.
Proven ability to work on distributed systems and large-scale architectures is required.
Understanding of event-driven design and implementation is essential.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects independently are required.

MediaLab values diversity and is committed to being an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.
Employees will have the opportunity to work on complex distributed systems and shape the architecture of a next-generation platform.
The role offers a chance to collaborate with a talented team of engineers, designers, and product managers.
Employees can expect a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.