Education & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend services running in production at scale.
- Demonstrated experience building high-performance APIs and services in Java.
- Track record of working on large-scale, network-heavy systems handling billions of HTTP requests per day under strict latency requirements.
- Familiarity with in-memory key-value stores (e.g., Memcache, Redis) and messaging systems (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Solid grasp of distributed systems design patterns and their trade-offs, including concurrency, caching, backpressure, fault tolerance, and observability.
- Production experience operating services across multiple AWS regions or comparable cloud environments.
- Working fluency with modern AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and a thoughtful point of view on where AI tooling accelerates work and where human judgment must lead.
- Strong written communication and comfort collaboration skills.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Ownership mindset and drive for achievement
- Passion for continuous learning and automation
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
- Independent work ethic and adaptability to fast-paced environments
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative skills
- Openness to feedback and a growth mindset
At TripleLift, we believe great work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to making each other better. We move with urgency, challenge convention, and continuously innovate to elevate digital advertising. We value people who bring new perspectives, take ownership, and work together to drive meaningful impact. Learn more about TripleLift and our culture on our LinkedIn Life page.
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