Qualifications: Degree in computer science or related subject
Positions Available: 1
Skills Required
Amazon Web Echo-System
Github & Bitbucket
Google Cloud Platform
HTML
Python
Benefits
Company Pension
Gym Membership
Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Job Description
illuma technology is a British AI company pioneering contextual solutions for enterprises since 2014. Its real-time scaling technology is used by brands and agencies to boost the results of digital advertising campaigns. Meanwhile, broadcasters, publishers and online platforms use illuma to organise, classify and categorise their inventory for commercial activation.
illuma is committed to sustaining the open web ecosystem through equitable collaborations between adtech providers and media owners. The company is proudly building industry-first agreements that recognise publishers' intellectual property rights, and in turn, deliver better outcomes for brands and audiences.
illuma is a leading voice in contextual adtech, and our news, commentary and success stories are reported in titles such as The Guardian, Digiday and ExchangeWire.
illuma was founded in 2014 by publishing experts and computer scientists from Imperial College, UCL and Cambridge University. The company is based in London with additional offices in New York.
At illuma we are curious, innovative, and progressive, committed to seeking new, intelligent solutions to business problems. You will be working with and learning from some of the brightest minds in AI, tech and data science, and you won’t be just a cog in a wheel, you will have an active voice with the opportunity to make a real impact and grow your career with us as we scale.
Job Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to work within our technical team, helping to drive efficiency through innovative solutions. Technology is central to our continued growth and you will be supported by and work alongside other engineers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly dynamic company under inspiring leadership, where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting technologies in the sector. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for and take the lead on a number of projects where you will use your analytical skills to understand the given brief and foresee any technical challenges that may arise. Alongside others, you will be responsible for data management, analysis, visualisation and interface development.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Use combined knowledge of computer science and applications, modelling statistics, analytics and maths to solve problems
Develop backend software solutions by studying information needs, analysing user requirements, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes
Write and test code, refining and rewriting it as necessary and communicate with any programmers involved in the project
Improve and develop existing programs by analysing and identifying areas for modification
Integrate existing software products and get incompatible platforms to work together
Maintain systems by monitoring and correcting software defects
Sift and analyse data from multiple angles, looking for trends and insights that highlight problems or opportunities
Brainstorm for new ideas and technologies to improve development delivery
Continually update technical knowledge and skills
Follow all best practices and procedures as established by the company
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2:1 degree or higher from a top university in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related area of study
Excellent written and spoken English
Experience with software development lifecycle, from conception, architecture definition, detailed design, scoping, planning, implementation, testing to documentation, delivery and maintenance
Proficiency in Python backend software development
Experience with version control system: Git (Github & Bitbucket)
Experience with Linux infrastructures, database SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), CI/CD tools, shell scripting
Cloud Service and distributed systems: Amazon Web Echo-System, Google Cloud Platform
Web development experience, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flask, and Django, is preferable
Knowledge & experience in machine learning, data analysis and data visualisation are preferable
Knowledge & experience with digital advertising (e.g. demand-side platforms, sell-side platforms, Ad exchanges, etc) are preferable
up-to-date on the latest industry trends; able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Half-price gym membership
Pension
Team socials, stocked fridge, snacks
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We embrace diversity fully and promote an inclusive environment to enable everyone to do their best work.
We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.
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