Junior Software Engineer (Core-Features)

Smadex is a cutting-edge ad-tech company: we process more than 4,5 million ad requests per second, replying under 100ms (for reference, the Google search engine handles ~76,000 QPS). Every day we generate several TBs of data that need to be processed, analyzed and aggregated, so our real-time components get smarter every day. We need you to help us keep our platform in motion! If you are ready to boost your professional career in the tech world, this is your opportunity.
 

The team

You will join our core engineering team, a collaborative group of 6 experienced engineers responsible for maintaining and evolving the real-time bidding (Open-RTB) auction system that powers our entire business. We foster a fast-paced, supportive environment where mentorship is key. We are ready to invest in your growth and help you develop the skills to become an outstanding software engineer.
 

What will you do at Smadex?

As a Junior Software Engineer, you won't be stuck on a single, long-term project. You will dive into a dynamic environment, tackling a variety of short-cycle tasks across our entire core platform following the "You build it, you run it philosophy". This approach ensures you will gain broad exposure to our entire system and also industry standard best-practices.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and implementing new features for our core products using NodeJS and Java.
• Writing clean, efficient, and testable code.
• Thoroughly testing your work locally and in our sophisticated staging environment to ensure quality and performance.
• Collaborating with your team in an agile environment, participating in planning, and reporting on your progress.
• Monitoring deployments and helping to ensure the stability and performance of our production systems.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical and architectural decisions, collaborate in a fast-paced environment where every opinion counts!

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a curious and fast-learning Junior Software Engineer who is excited by complex technical challenges. Your success will be measured by your ability to learn and apply new knowledge effectively by collaborating closely with our top-notch tech team members.
Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• A solid theoretical foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• A genuine passion for technology and an eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• Excellent communication skills in English (in both written and spoken)

What Will Make You Stand Out (Bonus Points):

• Previous professional experience through internships or up to 2 years in a software engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with Java or NodeJS.
• Experience with testing tools and modern CI/CD frameworks
• Knowledge in Linux, Git, Docker & Docker-Compose
• Experience with Key-Value stores and in-memory databases (e.g. Redis, Memcached)
• Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• A portfolio of personal projects (e.g., on GitHub) that showcases your skills and passion.

Our Tech Stack

• Languages: NodeJS, Java, Bash, Python
• Databases: MySQL
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Jenkins, Docker
• Tools: Git, Jira, Notion

What We Offer

• Join a highly motivated and talented team in a fun and friendly work environment
• Great compensation package
• Top location at the heart of Barcelona with a rooftop terrace, Barbeque, and a fully stocked fridge
• Great work-life balance: work from home (2 days per week) and flexible hours
• Professional development with a LinkedIn Learning subscription and other training opportunities
• Meal vouchers - Ticket Restaurant monthly allowance
• Monthly gym allowance to use in up to 30 DIR gyms around the city
• Monthly TGIF (Thank God Is Friday) events and regular team-building activities
• Ping-pong table and arcade machine
• And more!

If you want to know more about us visit our website Smadex.com, and for a sneak peek of the cool stuff we build check this video out! And, if you are ready to launch your career and tackle engineering challenges at a global scale, we encourage you to apply!