Paramount Tech in Warsaw plays a crucial role in Paramount`s global engineering organization. We build highly efficient,
advanced systems which are used by millions of users all over the world.
Advertising on all formats is being reinvented through new business models and the combination of data, predictive analytics, optimization and other modern data science techniques. Our industry leading advanced advertising platform, is at the forefront of this reinvention of advertising, and is currently looking for key new individuals to join our team!
Currently, we are looking for a rock solid Lead Software Engineer - Fullstack. We need someone with at least six years of experience who not only has hands-on experience but will also provide technical expertise and serve as a resource and standards setter. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be also a part of a top-line engineering team, building key applications for Paramount. Your main goal will be to lead the team and work together with your colleagues to craft scalable software and to optimize existing solutions. Your team will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the product.
Job ID: FS_LSE
Location: Warsaw
Job type: Full time, regular
Responsibilities:
50/50 Hands-on software development and team leadership
Decomposition of user stories into technical tasks
Designing databases and providing expertise and guidance
Improving knowledge of key technical areas, including programming languages (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript), (D)VCS (git) and SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Redshift, DynamoDB)
Defining and implementing processes related to the software development lifecycle, including style guidelines, code reviews, testing practices, build process, delivery and deployment
Guiding and mentoring engineers, estimating development tasks and writing code
Producing and maintaining technical documentation
Delivering high-quality code
Designing robust and scalable solutions in accordance with current industry standards
Cultivating software craftsmanship
Working in a team and taking an active part in agile ceremonies
Setting up CI/CD workflows
Performing root cause analysis after incidents
Keeping up to date with modern software development technologies and sharing the knowledge with other team members
Communicating with non-technical stakeholders
Your profile:
6+ years of relevant professional experience plus a Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent professional experience combined with a Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience in leading and mentoring engineers in the daily operations of application development, deployment and support
Command of enterprise-scale design patterns
Ability to choose appropriate technologies and strategies
Expertise in the empirical analysis and optimization of algorithms
Agile Development and Product Management (e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban) methodologies and practices
Strong experience in designing databases and in implementing data driven systems
Expert knowledge of OOP and design patterns
Proficiency in functional programming.
Practical knowledge in algorithms, data structures, and design patterns and software/tools
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript and SQL
Working knowledge of at least one Python web application framework (Flask, Django)
Experience with one or more JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Vue.js, Angular, React)
Experience with build and dependency management tools
Knowledge of at least one additional programming language
Experience with distributed VCS (Git)
High comfort in working with Unix/Linux environment and scripting languages
Familiarity with CI/CD tools
Familiarity with Agile development process (Scrum, TDD)
Willingness to learn new languages, frameworks and techniques
Curiosity, desire to learn and proactivity in finding solutions and improving the quality of work
Excellent communication skills
Very good English language skills (verbal and written)
Nice to have:
Passion for problem-solving and the ability to find answers to difficult questions
Experience with AWS infrastructure, database, and its applicable capabilities
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
Experience in the Advertising or Media industry
We offer:
Challenging projects targeting large international communities, using modern development and deployment technologies
An Agile and growing team of software engineers creating products accessible everywhere
Great benefits package: private health care, fitness card, and lots of team building events
Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience and plenty of opportunities for personal and career development
Brand new office located in the strict city center (2 mins walk from Metro Politechnika) with cool fun zones
Last, but not least, we do great stuff for the global brands, such as Comedy Central, MTV, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime and Paramount!