Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Company Name: OUTFRONT Media

Job Details: $150k-$175k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/spjws55mgh5922q2

Job Description: Posted 22h agoSenior Software Engineer@ OUTFRONT MediaView All JobsWebsiteLos Angeles, California, United States$150k-$175k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:design APIs, lead modernization, build microservicesRequirements Summary:7+ years of software engineering, backend focus, Java/Spring Boot, distributed systems, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Kafka, SQL/NoSQL databases, mentoring and communication.Technical Tools Mentioned:Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, React, Vue.js
About OUTFRONTWe are one of North America’s most innovative media companies. We leverage the power of creative excellence, unbeatable locations and smart audience data to change the game for advertisers. Our purpose as a company is to help people, places and businesses grow stronger. To do this, we make meaningful connections between brands and people when they are outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of out-of-home assets including billboards, transit and mobile displays across the U.S. We connect diverse audiences across over 150 markets and conduct our business considering all our stakeholders, from clients and employees, to the communities where we operate. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes the growth of our people. Come join our industry-leading team!What We OfferOUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits401(k) Plan with an Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational AssistanceRobust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)We are undergoing a major platform transformation, rebuilding mission-critical systems currently running on IBM (AS/400) and legacy mainframes into a modern, cloud-native, event-driven architecture integrated with third-party SaaS platforms.Role OverviewWe’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep backend expertise and enterprise experience to lead the development of multiple products and services within our modern advertising platform. This role requires strong technical ownership, hands-on coding, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.You’ll work across a remote-first engineering team to design and deliver scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate third-party SaaS solutions and proprietary microservices in a primarily AWS-based environment.The platform spans key business domains including Lease Management (asset contracts), Inventory, Orders, Campaign Delivery, Billing/Revenue Recognition, Reporting, and DOOH operational workflows.Your leadership will help shape the technical direction of the platform, elevate team capabilities, and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices across multiple products and services, including lease management, pre-sales, contract, inventory, order,creative, planning/delivery, billing/revenue recognition, reporting, and DOOH workflowsLead the modernization of legacy systems (AS400/mainframe) into cloud-native, domain-driven microservices· Build and operate event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time processing and system communicationLead the integration of third-party SaaS platforms and external systems into our cloud ecosystemArchitect distributed systems for high availability, scalability, modularity, and fault toleranceDefine and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST and GraphQL)Design and implement low-latency, high-throughput systems supporting business-critical workflowsWork with core data stores and caching systems, including: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB (or similar NoSQL systems)Contribute to frontend development using React or Vue.js where applicableDeploy and operate services on Kubernetes (EKS/Fargate) using Terraform and HelmImplement and enhance observability, including: Custom metrics and instrumentation, Integration with CloudWatch, Integration with Datadog or Grafana, Prometheus Mentor and upskill junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical strategy and product goalsAssist with system design and architecture and contribute to long-term platform vision and decision-makingHelp maintain high standards for interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processesEnsure CI/CD best practices and system reliabilityPromote engineering excellence through documentation, testing, and continuous improvementMinimum Qualifications7–12+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise-scale systemsProven experience owning and delivering multiple backend services or productsStrong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot preferred) or similar backend technologiesDeep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectureExperience with Kafka or similar messaging/streaming platformsExperience building scalable, high-performance systemsExperience with AWS cloud platform (preferred) (Experience with GCP or Azure is also acceptable)Hands-on experience with Docker and KubernetesExperience working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB or similar)Strong knowledge of API design, authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT), and versioningExperience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) and deployment tooling (Helm) Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, etc.)Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster team growthExcellent communication skills in remote-first environmentPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fieldExperience in DOOH platforms or enterprise sales/order management systemsExperience with AdTech or ad server ecosystemsExperience with legacy modernization (AS400, mainframe → microservices)Experience with Lease Management or asset-based systemsTech Stack HighlightsBackend: Java, Spring Boot, REST / GraphQL APIsFrontend: React, Vue.jsStreaming: Kafka / MSKCloud: AWS (EKS, Fargate, DynamoDB, CloudWatch)Infra: Terraform, Helm, Docker, KubernetesData: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDBObservability: Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatchThe salary range for this role is $150-175,000.  Compensation is determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate’s experience and skills relative to internal peers and market benchmarks evaluated for the scope and responsibilities of the position.  Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency Law. To all Recruitment Agencies: OUTFRONT Media LLC does not accept agency and unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our OUTFRONT Media employees or any other company location.OUTFRONT Media is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerAll applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affirmative Action policy statement.