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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

UK

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Acast

Acast

201-500 employees

Entertainment

Senior, Expert

Remote in UK

Can be anywhere within the UK; office located in the east of London.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Node.js
TypeScript
AWS
Requirements
  • You are interested in learning or have experience with Node.js/Typescript
  • You have experience in building cloud native infrastructure on AWS.
  • You have extensive experience delivering solutions on AWS infrastructure.
  • You can join in conversations immediately about our current use of AWS and in the short term help identify improvements and efficiencies.
  • You have a pragmatic mindset and can make trade-offs on what to optimise for and when to ship
  • You are keen to mentor others in the technical aspects you are already an expert in and you value working in a diverse team with developers of all experience and backgrounds.
  • You value other people’s input no matter their experience level.
Responsibilities
  • You will work in an autonomous, purpose driven team and take an important role in shipping new features while continuously increasing efficiency, stability and scalability of the systems.
  • You are expected to contribute with backend development within your team but we also encourage everyone to understand and contribute to other parts of the stack.
  • You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment with agile principles.
  • There will be a big focus on using AWS infrastructure to deliver the functionality of the audio delivery platform team.
  • As an AWS expert, we would expect the person filling this role to help other teams be more efficient in their use of AWS infrastructure.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$92.5M

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acast's collaborations with high-profile personalities and organizations can lead to increased brand recognition and credibility.
  • The company's focus on diverse and socially relevant content can attract a broad and engaged audience, enhancing listener loyalty.
  • Innovative features like AI-powered translations can open up new markets and revenue streams, providing growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive podcasting market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, which can be resource-intensive.
  • Dependence on high-profile partnerships and campaigns may lead to volatility if these collaborations do not yield expected results.

What makes Acast unique

  • Acast's multichannel advertising campaigns, such as those in major UK railway stations, ensure high visibility and engagement, setting them apart from competitors who rely solely on digital channels.
  • Their strategic partnerships with organizations like the Indigenous Screen Office and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation highlight Acast's commitment to diverse and socially impactful content.
  • Acast's use of generative AI for podcast translation, as seen with the One Minute Remaining podcast, showcases their innovative approach to expanding global reach.