About this role
Principal Software Engineer
COMPANY OVERVIEW
300+ media companies as clients, $40+ billion in revenue processed, 25,000+ worldwide users.
Operative is a revenue accelerant for media companies around the world. No other software company in AdTech space, brings a comparable depth of experience to create truly innovative software that performs across all platforms, revenue models and business units. We are a SAAS (Software as a Service) platform which helps clients manage advertisements both in the linear (TV) and digital space. We have been in the market for over two decades and have 1100+ employees with 12 offices spread across the globe. Operative is proud to play a pivotal role in the way advertising is bought, sold and managed across media industry.
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer at Operative!
Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems and leading technical innovation? Operative is looking for a well-rounded Principal Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in architecture, design, and development to join our dynamic team.
MUST HAVE SKILLS
• Strong background in Java/J2EE, Microservices, and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript/Angular, RESTful Web Services, and multi-tier distributed web applications.
• Expertise in RDBMS (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka, JMS, or SQS.
• Solid understanding of TDD, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to design and implement high-concurrency, high-performance applications.
• Experience leading small teams and driving technical excellence.
GOOD TO HAVE SKILLS
• Exposure to AWS, Serverless architectures, BDD, and Performance Testing.
• SaaS or online advertising technology experience.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset and resourcefulness.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
WHY JOIN US?
• Operative is a technology-oriented product organization that believes in empowering its people
• We use the latest tech stack and empower our engineers to learn, work and ideate on new technologies available in the market
• We provide flexi work schedules and remote working to encourage work life balance
• We are an equal opportunities employer and recruit based on the experience and skill set.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
“Operative is a merit-first, equal opportunity employer; diverse applications are encouraged.”
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