Full-Time

Associate Software Engineer

Sales Tech

Posted on 12/12/2024

Red Ventures

Red Ventures

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital media and services across sectors

Consumer Software
Financial Services
Education
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$60k - $97.5kAnnually

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Charlotte, NC, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Python
JavaScript
MySQL
Git
Postgres
TypeScript
AWS
Go
Terraform
SCRUM
Development Operations (DevOps)
CircleCI

You match the following Red Ventures's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Minimum of 1 year of software engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in Typescript/JavaScript, Golang, Python or similar programming languages.
  • Experience building integrations with external APIs.
  • Proficiency working in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Proficiency in version control tools like Git.
  • Experience with Database technologies such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code such as Terraform.
  • Experience with telemetry and monitoring such as New Relic or AWS Cloud Watch.
  • Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
  • Experience in unit testing.
  • Experience with a CI/CD pipeline (github actions, circleCI).
  • Growth Mindset: A relentless desire to learn and excel in a tech-driven environment
  • Excellent communication skills for effective team collaboration, including the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with other engineering teams to integrate their technology into the platform.
  • Contribute to key architectural decisions.
  • Work with TypeScript, Golang, AWS and MySQL.
  • Build solutions that scale, are secure, and maintainable.
  • Integrate internal and external APIs performantly.
  • Active pair-programming with teammates when they need help.
  • Participate in formal and informal code and architecture reviews.
  • Collaborate with the product management team and other developers to deliver a quality product that meets business needs.
  • Use a DevOps model, utilizing metrics and monitoring to manage our services.
  • Continually look for opportunities to build value in the codebase: set standards, build tools, and automate jobs to make yourself and your team better and faster.
  • Add to a culture that loves experimentation, Agile development, and intellectual curiosity.
  • Be part of building a positive team environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • AWS Developer or Solutions Architect Certification.
  • Understand and know when to leverage various web services, software tools, and software architecture approaches to autonomously design scalable, maintainable, secure, and reusable solutions.
  • Constant curiosity and a desire to improve yourself and your colleagues.
  • Experience building and scaling high-performance distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with modern application design, such as serverless, event-based, and functional architectures.
  • Experience with test driven development.
  • Experience building mobile applications.
  • Experience and strong opinions with regard to agile methodologies. Inclination to help the team improve our SDLC.
  • Experience with front end development.
  • Contributions to open source projects.

Red Ventures connects people with information and resources across various sectors, including health, finance, travel, education, technology, and home services. The company provides high-quality content that helps consumers make informed decisions, such as in-depth health articles and travel advice. Their services include a digital mortgage brokerage that simplifies home financing and a marketplace in the UK that connects consumers with top home services. Red Ventures generates revenue through advertising, affiliate marketing, and lead generation by attracting a large audience with valuable content. Unlike competitors, Red Ventures offers a diverse range of services tailored to specific consumer needs, making it a prominent player in the digital media and services industry. The company's goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate their personal and financial journeys.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven content personalization can boost user engagement and conversion rates.
  • Increased focus on mental health content aligns with growing demand for mental health support.
  • Expansion into Brazilian market through Onze offers growth opportunities in corporate pensions.

What critics are saying

  • Over-reliance on affiliate marketing could lead to revenue fluctuations if partners exit.
  • Integration challenges with HigherEducation.com may affect operational efficiency and brand alignment.
  • Investment in Rephrase.ai may face ethical scrutiny due to synthetic media concerns.

What makes Red Ventures unique

  • Red Ventures offers diverse digital platforms across health, finance, and travel sectors.
  • The company excels in personalized digital experiences, enhancing user decision-making processes.
  • Strategic partnerships, like with TIME, bolster Red Ventures' financial guidance offerings.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

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