STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER, APPLICATIONS at Basis Technologies

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AdTech, Digital MediaIndustries

Requirements

Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning
Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported
Minimum of 8 years of professional software experience
A firm grasp of Java or related language and Ruby or Python
A deep understanding and experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including deploying, scaling, and maintaining containerized applications in production environments
Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools, such as Helm or Kustomize
Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Harness and monitoring tools such as Datadog
An ability to diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks

Responsibilities

Leading design and development of Kubernetes-based infrastructure supporting both application runtime and CI build workloads
Architecting and evolving scalable CI/CD (Harness) pipelines that optimize build times, reduce flakiness, and promote safe, frequent deployments
Developing and operating microservices at scale
Driving large-scale technical projects that depend on multiple teams and systems. Establish and champion best practices and quality standards with the team
Setting a positive example and mentoring others on how to collaborate in pull requests, demos, and working relationships. Contribute to a culture of learning and high standards of technical achievement
Taking ownership over team deliverables, decisions, quality, process, and technical direction. Being accountable for driving projects from ideation through production
Demonstrating a deep understanding of our application's business domain and stakeholder needs. Use your knowledge to proactively identify risks and blockers during planning discussions, architecture discussions, and RFCs. Ensure feasibility and alignment between business goals and technical implementation for large-scale projects
Embodying Basis' core principles while fostering a positive culture within the team. Actively promote Basis in the community

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KubernetesCI/CDInfrastructureDevOpsSoftware ArchitectureScalable Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What work arrangements does Basis Technologies offer?

The company offers flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters in Chicago.

What is the salary for this Staff Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key technical skills required for this role?

The role requires expertise in leading design and development of Kubernetes-based infrastructure, architecting scalable CI/CD pipelines with Harness, and developing microservices at scale.

What is the culture like at Basis Technologies?

The company builds a culture where passionate, motivated individuals drive meaningful change, with commitment to inclusivity, growth, and engineering excellence focused on reliability, automation, and scaling.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have technical leadership experience, ability to drive large-scale projects across teams, mentor others, take ownership of deliverables, and demonstrate deep understanding of the business domain.

Basis Technologies

Platform-independent application development tools

About Basis Technologies

BASIS International Ltd provides platform-independent application building blocks and development tools, including the sixth generation BBx® using Java technology, PRO/5® and Visual PRO/5® for high-performance client/server systems, and Desktop Apps with a zero deployment strategy, catering to global companies' customized business solutions.

11 E Madison St 6th Fl, Chicago, IL 60602, USAHeadquarters

1985Year Founded

$133.6MTotal Funding

LATER_STAGE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees