Software Engineer at impact.com

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

 impact.com  Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • Solid foundations in computer science and software engineering (algorithms, data structures, system design, agile approaches)
  • 4+ years' experience in software development
  • Interest in, or hands-on experience with, domain-driven design (strategic & tactical)
  • Familiarity with hexagonal / ports-and-adapters architecture
  • Experience with object-oriented and functional programming concepts
  • Passion for writing clean, simple, and readable code
  • Understanding of test-driven development and eagerness to grow in this area
  • Exposure to or interest in event-driven architectures
  • A collaborative mindset: team player who values collective ownership and close cooperation across disciplines
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to learn and explain complex ideas
  • Curiosity, drive, and a desire to continuously improve — both yourself and the way the team builds software

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to solving large, complex problems by building simple, elegant solutions
  • Collaborate closely with teammates and stakeholders across product, sales, and operations
  • Be an active part of our architectural journey: from legacy monolith to modular monolith and event-driven systems
  • Apply and grow your knowledge of domain-driven design, hexagonal architecture, test-driven development, and clean code
  • Use object-oriented and functional programming concepts appropriately
  • Learn from senior colleagues, while steadily increasing your scope of ownership
  • Continuously improve how we work, experimenting with new ideas and raising the bar with the team

Skills

Domain-Driven Design
Hexagonal Architecture
Test-Driven Development
Clean Code
Modular Monolith
Event-Driven Systems

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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