Software Engineer II at Sovrn

Boulder, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software, AdTech, Open WebIndustries

Requirements

  • Passion for writing clean, readable, and maintainable code
  • Eager to contribute meaningful pull requests and make an impact
  • Foundational knowledge of modern web development technologies, including HTML5, CSS, and web components
  • Some experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with modern libraries/frameworks like React, Redux, or Vue
  • Some exposure to consuming and producing REST APIs
  • Budding interest in DevOps for building robust and scalable solutions
  • Working knowledge of databases such as OLTP, OLAP, and NoSQL
  • Understanding of cloud computing basics

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and enhancing the web platform, including single-page applications (SPAs) and APIs, under senior developer guidance, focusing on scalability and integration
  • Collaborate with the Product team to design intuitive and engaging customer experiences aligned with business goals
  • Participate in problem-solving with cross-functional teams to identify issues and implement solutions for platform integration
  • Assist in extending the platform and reporting tools to enable publishers to connect with and derive insights from multiple data sources, using React, TypeScript, Node, and AWS
  • Contribute to the codebase by managing code across multiple branches and following strict integration procedures and testing cycles
  • Learn and adopt software engineering best practices, participate in code reviews, receive mentorship, and stay updated with industry trends
  • Take on manageable parts of larger projects and drive them from concept to completion with a focus on quality and efficiency

Skills

JavaScript
Single-Page Applications
SPAs
APIs
Agile
Scrum
Full-Stack Development
Web Development
Platform Engineering
Scalability
Integration

Sovrn

Tools and products for publisher monetization

About Sovrn

Sovrn offers tools and advertising products designed for publishers to help them grow their audience and monetize their content. Their products include advertising tools that connect publishers with advertisers through a certified exchange, and Signal, which provides actionable insights to boost revenue. Sovrn differentiates itself by creating a mutually beneficial relationship, taking a share of the revenue generated through its tools, which motivates them to support publishers' success. The company's goal is to empower publishers with effective, easy-to-use tools that enhance their content creation and revenue generation.

Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$129MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave

Risks

Social media giants may divert ad spend from traditional publishers, affecting Sovrn's revenue.
Google's algorithm changes could reduce visibility and traffic for Sovrn's publisher clients.
Deprecation of third-party cookies challenges Sovrn's Ad Exchange product's targeted advertising.

Differentiation

Sovrn offers a certified ad exchange ensuring safe and relevant ads for audiences.
Their Signal product boosts publisher revenue with actionable insights, proven by case studies.
Sovrn's commerce services integrate content, audience, and commerce for seamless monetization.

Upsides

Partnership with Databricks enhances data sourcing and analysis for better audience insights.
New SaaS model reduces ad tech fees, attracting cost-conscious publishers.
Steering committee with top publishers fosters innovation in affiliate marketing.

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