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QuinStreet

Performance-based digital marketing & lead generation

Java Developer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Hybrid
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong proficiency in Java version 8 or above.
  • Solid experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.
  • Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
  • Proficiency with Maven or Gradle and build tools such as Jenkins or similar continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
  • Familiarity with JUnit or TestNG for unit testing.
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • At least 3 years of experience.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance Java-based applications.
  • Build and integrate RESTful APIs with third-party systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues to improve performance.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Develop unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.

About the company

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QuinStreet

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QuinStreet creates and operates online marketplaces that connect consumers with brands in insurance, personal loans, credit cards, banking, and home services. It runs performance-based digital marketing campaigns where brands pay only for measurable outcomes like leads or clicks, as defined in Insertion Orders that specify traffic type, volume, price, dates, and criteria. The company uses segmentation and AI to match the right consumers with relevant brands, delivering targeted traffic and tracking results to verify paid outcomes. Its approach ties spend directly to concrete results and offers ROI-focused campaigns for financial services and home services clients.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2026 revenue hit $1.3 billion, up 18%, and Q4 grew 43%.
  • Fiscal 2027 guidance targets $1.45 billion-$1.55 billion revenue and $150 million-$160 million EBITDA.
  • Management repurchased 1.19 million shares for $14.6 million during April-June 2026.

What critics are saying

  • QuinStreet depends on third-party publishers and Google search; pricing shocks crush traffic economics.
  • Auto-insurance demand drove Q4 growth; carrier pullbacks would hit 2027 results quickly.
  • Google's vertical tools and AI answers can disintermediate QuinStreet's comparison funnels entirely.

What makes QuinStreet unique

  • QuinStreet monetizes high-intent insurance and home-services shoppers, not broad display inventory.
  • HomeBuddy expanded Modernize in 2026, deepening QuinStreet's home-services funnel.
  • AI-driven qualification and analytics lifted Q4 fiscal 2026 operating margin to 11.1%.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Performance Bonus
  • Company Equity
  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Business Wire
Sep 19th, 2026
QuinStreet Closes Acquisition of HomeBuddy

QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: QNST), a leader in performance marketplaces and technologies for the financial and home services industries, announced today that i...

Yahoo Finance
Sep 6th, 2026
QuinStreet repurchases 1.2M shares for $14.6M as broker upgrades cite improved earnings outlook

QuinStreet repurchased 1,186,746 shares for $14.61 million between April and June 2026, representing 2.07% of outstanding shares. The buyback coincided with broker upgrades citing improved earnings expectations and company developments. The digital marketing firm provided fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $1.45–1.55 billion. Analysts project revenue could reach $1.8 billion by 2029, requiring 11.6% annual growth and earnings rising from $81.2 million to $113.8 million. The buyback and upgrades reflect confidence in QuinStreet's performance marketing platform. However, the company faces ongoing risks from revenue concentration in financial services and reliance on third-party traffic sources. Some analysts value the shares at $21.20, suggesting 13% upside from current levels.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 15th, 2026
QuinStreet beats Q2 estimates with $373.9M revenue, raises Q3 guidance above expectations

QuinStreet reported second-quarter revenue of $373.9 million, beating analyst estimates of $359.3 million with 42.7% year-on-year growth. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.50, surpassing the $0.44 estimate. CEO Douglas Valenti attributed the outperformance to strong demand in Financial Services and Home Services segments. The HomeBuddy acquisition drove accelerated growth in Home Services, whilst auto insurance showed exceptionally strong carrier demand. The company provided third-quarter revenue guidance of $375 million at the midpoint, above analyst expectations of $358.8 million. EBITDA guidance reached $39 million, also exceeding estimates. Operating margin improved to 5.1% from 1.5% in the prior-year quarter. Management cited AI-driven operational efficiency gains in coding, consumer qualification, and analytics as key contributors to margin expansion. Analysts questioned the sustainability of auto insurance demand and AI impact on future performance.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 13th, 2026
QuinStreet reports Q4 revenue up 43% year-over-year, full year revenue reaches $1.3B

QuinStreet reported record results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2026. The company's Q4 revenue grew 43% year-over-year, driven by strength in Financial Services and Home Services divisions. Adjusted EBITDA increased 87% year-over-year in the quarter, with margins expanding 270 basis points to 11.1%. For the full fiscal year 2026, revenue reached $1.3 billion, up 18% year-over-year. Full-year adjusted EBITDA grew 38% to $112.5 million, representing an 8.7% margin and a 130-basis-point expansion from the previous year. Chief Executive Officer Douglas Valenti noted that over the past two years, the company has more than doubled revenue whilst expanding margins, growing adjusted EBITDA by over 450%.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
QuinStreet reports 43% revenue growth to $374M, beats Q2 expectations on auto insurance demand

QuinStreet reported Q2 revenue of $373.9 million, up 42.7% year on year and beating analyst estimates of $359.3 million. The performance marketing company also posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.50, exceeding expectations of $0.44. Chief executive Douglas Valenti attributed the results to strong demand in Financial Services and Home Services, pointing to "exceptionally strong carrier demand and economics in auto insurance" and the HomeBuddy acquisition as key growth drivers. QuinStreet guided Q3 revenue to $375 million at the midpoint, 4.5% above analyst consensus of $358.8 million. The company expects continued double-digit revenue growth, supported by AI-driven efficiency improvements and expansion of client relationships. Operating margin improved to 5.1% from 1.5% in the prior year quarter.