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Platform Engineer

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Koddi

Koddi

201-500 employees

Advertising technology solutions for travel industry

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Gaming

Senior, Expert

Ann Arbor, MI, USA + 1 more

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Chef
Bash
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
Management
Git
JIRA
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience in a DevOps/Platform role
  • Strong experience with the following cloud technologies: Cloud computing, including auto-scaling and load balancing (EC2, VMs, etc.), Cloud storage (S3, BLOB, etc.), Container services (ECS, etc.), Kubernetes services (EKS, etc.), IAM, VPCs
  • Understanding of system administration in Linux (and possibly Windows) environments
  • Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, PagerDuty, CloudWatch)
  • Proficiency with Bash and Python
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Cloudformation)
  • Experience with Version Control Software (Git preferred)
  • Experience implementing CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TravisCI)
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef)
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (e.g., VPC, subnetting, routing, etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Experience with Jira or similar project management software
  • Experience providing feedback to leadership on strategic initiatives
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure for our SaaS platform
  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of services
  • Maintain critical applications on cloud-native microservices architecture
  • Implement automation, effective monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code
  • Manage our continuous integration and delivery pipeline to maximize efficiency
  • Iterate on best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deployments
  • Ensure compliance with security best practices and industry standards
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations for mission-critical systems
  • Identify infrastructure problems before they happen and implement solutions that detect and prevent outages
  • Secure, scale, and manage Linux (and possibly Windows) environments
  • Continuously evaluate existing systems against industry standards and make recommendations for improvement
  • Work collaboratively with multiple agile teams to help deliver end-to-end products and features, seeing them through from conception to delivery
  • Deliver strategic initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with established goals
  • Assist in developing strategic plans for your cross-functional team, aligning with overall business objectives
  • Continue to keep the lights on (day-to-day administration)

Koddi provides advertising technology solutions specifically designed for the travel industry. Its main product, Koddi Demand, helps clients, such as travel agencies and hotel chains, enhance their online advertising performance by using data-driven insights to optimize their advertising strategies. Clients subscribe to Koddi's platform, which operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, allowing them to access a range of advertising tools for a recurring fee. Unlike many competitors, Koddi focuses exclusively on the travel sector, leveraging its industry expertise to offer tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients. The company's goal is to ensure client success and drive revenue growth, which has contributed to its recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Worth, Texas

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Koddi's consistent recognition on the Inc. 5000 list underscores its rapid growth and stability, making it an attractive workplace.
  • Innovative features like the Network Insights Dashboard and Quality Score highlight Koddi's commitment to enhancing client performance and staying ahead in the ad tech space.
  • The company's strong focus on customer success and tailored solutions fosters long-term client relationships and sustained revenue growth.

What critics are saying

  • The travel industry's vulnerability to global events like pandemics can significantly impact Koddi's client base and revenue.
  • Relying heavily on the travel sector may limit diversification opportunities and expose the company to sector-specific downturns.

What makes Koddi unique

  • Koddi's specialization in the travel industry allows it to offer highly tailored advertising solutions, unlike more generalized ad tech companies.
  • The company's SaaS model ensures a steady revenue stream and allows for continuous platform improvements, setting it apart from competitors with less predictable income models.
  • Koddi's focus on data-driven insights and scalable technology provides clients with actionable intelligence and the ability to grow their ad revenue efficiently.

Benefits

401K with Employer Match

We invest in more than just your professional and personal growth.

Wellness - We’ve got you covered with quality insurance, a gym membership reimbursement, and other ad-hoc wellness programs.

Unlimited Vacation - We believe when you are well-rested, you do better work for our clients.

Generous Holiday Schedule - In addition to our unlimited vacation policy, our offices take time off for major national holidays.

Travel Incentives - We want our employees to get out and travel. We offer incentives for personal travel as well as visits to clients and other Koddi offices.

Parental Leave - We offer generous time off to grow your family when you join ours.

Team Bonding Events - Whether it’s an office-wide happy hour, kickball team, or company off-site, we love bringing everyone together for some good old-fashioned team bonding.

Company Retreats - When we travel together, we learn together. We offer company-wide retreats to exciting destinations.

Casual Atmosphere - From our dress code to our open door policy, we spend our energy on what really matters.