Senior Staff Software Engineer at Bazaarvoice

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, E-commerce, RetailIndustries

Requirements

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent (education or work based)
7+ years of experience building and supporting scalable, distributed systems using open-source tools
Proven hands-on experience with Object Oriented programming languages and with at least 1 scripting language (ex. Java/C++/etc. and Python/Ruby/etc.)
Prior technical leadership and/or mentorship experience
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with writing complex SQL queries (any dialect but PostgreSQL is a plus)
Experience with some sort of API framework (ex. Spring Boot)
Experience with public cloud hosting provider (AWS (preferred), Google Cloud, Azure or similar)
Experience using modern build tools such as Maven, Jenkins, GitHub, etc
Experience with Amazon Web Services a strong plus - CloudFormation, EMR, S3, EC2, Cloud Trail, etc
Experience with data visualization and analytics tools/frameworks (e.g., D3.js, Tableau, Looker, or similar) is a plus
Strong analytical, technical, and communication (oral and written) skills
Someone committed to excellence. That means building collaborative relations up, down and across the organization; staying positive when tackling tough challenges that often requires cross-team contribution

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing distributed, fault-tolerant systems
Creating high performance Reporting and Insights applications for Bazaarvoice clients that can run nearly 10k reports every week
Lead software initiatives from conception to delivery
Driving engineering best practices
Helping mentor talent

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsFault-Tolerant SystemsHigh Performance ReportingInsights ApplicationsSoftware EngineeringPortal DevelopmentMetrics ReportingUGC Data Export

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Staff Software Engineer role?

Candidates need a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent, plus 7+ years of experience building and supporting scalable, distributed systems using open-source tools.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Required skills include proven hands-on experience with Object Oriented programming languages and at least 1 scripting language (e.g., Java/C++ and Python/Ruby), writing complex SQL queries (PostgreSQL a plus), API frameworks like Spring Boot, public cloud providers like AWS, and modern build tools.

Is prior leadership experience necessary for this role?

Yes, prior technical leadership and/or mentorship experience is required.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this job?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Staff Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Bazaarvoice

Facilitates user-generated content for eCommerce

About Bazaarvoice

Bazaarvoice enhances consumer experiences and drives sales by leveraging user-generated content, such as customer reviews, ratings, and visual content. The company provides tools that allow retailers and brands to collect, manage, and distribute this content, integrating it into their online stores and marketing strategies. Bazaarvoice stands out by offering a powerful content engine that amplifies the reach of client content across a vast retail network and integrates with social media platforms. The goal is to empower brands and retailers to use customer opinions and visual content to inspire confidence and increase sales.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$19.4MTotal Funding

POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Mental wellness matters - All team members get access to the Modern Health platform, which provides resources for personal/professional coaching, therapy, and meditation.

Improve your community and b:generous - We believe in investing our time and money to support our communities globally.

Embrace wellness and reward others - Through our YouEarnedIt platform, achievements, wellness, volunteering, and coaching is celebrated and rewarded, and everyone has a voice.

Paid sabbaticals - We reward employees for hard work. After five years with Bazaarvoice, you can apply for an eight-week paid sabbatical.

Recognition-based culture - We provide opportunities for annual merit rewards, company bonus schemes, and growth within your role.

Flexible work from home policies - The working world has changed. So have we.

Risks

Fake reviews and fraudulent content threaten Bazaarvoice's credibility and consumer trust.

Economic downturn reduces consumer spending on non-essential items, impacting demand.

Integration of Granify introduces risks in aligning AI-driven contextualization with existing systems.

Differentiation

Bazaarvoice leverages user-generated content to enhance consumer experiences and drive sales.

The company offers a powerful content engine that amplifies client content reach.

Strategic partnerships with social media platforms turn visual content into actionable purchase points.

Upsides

AI-driven personalization tools enhance user experience and increase engagement.

Growing concern over fake reviews boosts Bazaarvoice's authenticity verification processes.

Partnership with Attentive expands communication channels for personalized consumer interactions.

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