Backend Engineer (Java)

VDX.tv (Headquarters: Remote)

Remote Backend Java Unix AdTech Full-Time Scalability Reliability Maintainability Back End Engineer

VDX.tv, an established (20+ years) ad tech company, is seeking experienced Backend Engineers strong in Java. VDX.tv magnifies the impact of TV/Video ads across digital devices using innovative ad experiences.

Role & Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain highly reliable backend server systems using Java.
- Work on challenging problems related to backend infrastructure and application logic supporting ad delivery and analytics.
- Contribute to continually reducing technical debt and complexity in mature software solutions.
- Take ownership of code from development through to production deployment.
- Operate within a Unix environment.
- Collaborate with a remote team of mature generalists.

Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in Java programming.
- Experience building and maintaining robust, scalable backend services.
- Significant experience working with Unix-based systems.
- Proven ability to build highly reliable, maintainable, simple, and readable code.
- Experience with many languages but can be effective in any language.
- Fluent written and spoken English.

Ideal Candidate:
- A mature generalist who is self-motivated and can work independently without micromanagement.
- Appreciates that all mature software solutions accumulate technical debt and understands how to continually reduce debt and complexity.
- Understands how to build highly reliable systems and take responsibility for code in production.
- Values code simplicity and readability for long-term maintainability.
- Wants to work on challenging problems and impactful work.
- Comfortable with a remote, full-time trial contract (up to 3 months) used as an extended work interview for both sides to assess fit for long-term employment.

Company Description: VDX.tv helps brands extend their TV advertising reach to personal devices, focusing on attention, relevancy, interaction, and frequency. They are a certified minority-owned business operating globally.