Senior Ad Tech Developer

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USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

Seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior Ad Tech Developer to join our existing team, contributing to the development of next-generation web apps and platforms using cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the entire product development team during all stages of software development. We offer a fun, challenging, rewarding environment and the opportunity to work together with some of the most talented people in the industry.

In this role, we will expect you to:

Develop, test, and release new revenue-supporting initiatives in a timely fashion. Demonstrate keen attention to detail and quality, reflecting our high standards. Be a strong team player who can rapidly and productively adapt to changing business and customer demands. Work with developers, designers, testers, and product managers to develop and refine new features consistent with our product roadmap. Learn and absorb new technologies and techniques quickly. Be innovative: contributing ideas and working with constituents to evaluate and propose approaches that balance speed-to-market with what’s needed to sustainably scale our services to an enormous audience. Maintain awareness of new technologies and industry developments that will affect either our users’ behavior or our ability to deliver value. Perform other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a software engineer focusing on advertising technology Deep understanding of advertising technology and its ecosystem

Expertise in the following areas:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript Responsive / Adaptive Web Design Website accessibility, website performance analysis, and improvement Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience Familiarity with AI-driven software development Comfortable working in Linux environments. Have used source control (GitHub/GitLab) to manage source code Experience with continuous integration tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins Strong debugging skills with the ability to work with peers to solve complex problems Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and procedures, with an emphasis on Agile methodologies (XP or Scrum). Able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to solve critical issues & work well in time-critical situations, with occasional availability after hours for emergency troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

Experience with database technologies: MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres, NoSQL, etc. Experience with CDNs like Akamai or Fastly Experience with Google Cloud Platform Strong working knowledge of one or more ad delivery platforms Rich Media Vendor experience Prior experience in the publishing industry

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $100,000 and $120,000.  Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable based on the role.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.