Senior Software Engineer at impact.com

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Deep foundations in computer science and software engineering (algorithms and data structures, distributed computing, large system design, agile approaches etc.)
Strong grasp of domain-driven design (strategic & tactical)
Experience with hexagonal / ports-and-adapters architecture
Solid experience with object-oriented and functional programming
Passion for simple, clean and readable code
Understanding of, and appreciation for, test-driven development
Experience designing or working with event-driven architectures
A solid understanding of agile and iterative development approaches
Grasp of team organisation and dynamics (Conway’s Law, Team Topologies etc.)
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems clearly
A natural mentor who enjoys helping others grow
A true team player — enjoys close collaboration, values collective code ownership, and believes the best solutions come from working openly with colleagues across disciplines
Actively seeks out better ways of building, delivering, and operating software, and isn’t satisfied with “the way things have always been done.”

Responsibilities

Take ownership of large, complex problems and design simple, elegant solutions
Work with stakeholders across product management, sales, and operations to deeply understand business needs — then deliver technology that meets them
Shape our architectural journey: from legacy monolith to modular monolith and event-driven systems, always with pragmatism and best practice
Champion domain-driven design (strategic & tactical), hexagonal architecture, test-driven development, and clean code
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, helping the team level up
Continuously improve how we work, experimenting with new ideas and raising the bar

Skills

Modular Monolith

Microservices

Legacy Migration

Software Engineering

SaaS

impact.com

Partnership automation platform for businesses

About impact.com

Impact.com specializes in partnership automation within the digital marketing and advertising sector. The company provides a software platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize various types of partnerships, including affiliates and influencers. This platform automates key processes such as tracking, reporting, and payment processing, which helps clients save time and resources while focusing on growth strategies. Impact.com differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive global presence, with offices in major cities around the world, allowing for localized support. The company's goal is to help enterprises and large organizations scale their growth effectively through efficient partnership management, with a revenue model based on subscription fees for access to its SaaS platform.

Santa Barbara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$322.4MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Emerging partnership management platforms increase competition, potentially eroding market share.

AI-driven marketing tools may outpace impact.com's technology, risking client attrition.

Stringent data privacy regulations could raise compliance costs and complexity.

Differentiation

Impact.com offers a comprehensive partnership management platform since 2008.

The platform supports diverse partnerships, including affiliates, influencers, and B2B.

Global presence with offices in major cities enhances localized support and expertise.

Upsides

Launch of impact.com/advocate expands into referral marketing, driving new revenue streams.

Recognition as #1 affiliate network for 2024 boosts brand credibility and client attraction.

Strategic partnerships with brands like HSN and VistaPrint indicate strong market position.

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