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Frontend Software Engineer

Blockthrough / Toronto / Engineering & Modelling
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Job Overview

Our product restores publishers’ existing website monetization technologies for adblock users who consent to it, while making sure that all ads adhere to the lighter, stricter Acceptable Ads standard, a happy middle ground for users and publishers. Users also have the ability to opt out if they prefer no ads at all.

Through a complex cloud-based system, we use sophisticated algorithms and real-time analysis to determine which ads qualify for an optimal user experience, all in the time it takes for a website to load. We process vast numbers of requests, processing tens of billions of ad impressions per month.

We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to join our Engineering team to drive innovation and work on our cutting-edge adblock recovery platform. You will work with the latest tools and technologies as you expand your technical knowledge and contribute to the business’s success. Since we are a small team, your impact will be felt almost immediately.

We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and are looking to challenge themselves, grow quickly, and make massive contributions to the company’s success.

What you'll be doing:

  • Design and implement new features in our header bidding and monetization systems using JavaScript and modern frameworks.
  • Contribute to reducing latency, improving code efficiency of the front end of the application stack.
  • Work with modern build tools to streamline development, automation of testing and deployment of frontend code.
  • Participate in code review sessions and work with other engineers to build optimal solutions.
  • Support and debug production level issues and provide fixes in a timely manner.

What you'll need:

  • 1-2 years of experience working on front-end applications in a professional environment
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related technical field or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong fundamentals in web applications and front-end technologies including JavaScript, ES6 and modern frameworks such as TypeScript, React, Angular.
  • Knowledge of RESTful web services.Able to expertly debug web applications using profilers and other tools.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Understanding of the ad tech ecosystem and/or ad tech experience.
  • Familiarity with tag management systems.
  • Knowledge of the intricacies of working with different browsers (vendors, versions).
  • Have built technology based on pure JavaScript (no frameworks).
Job added on Friday 25th February 2022

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Blockthrough is the market leader in adblock revenue recovery. We help publishers monetise their adblock users in a respectful way. We believe publishers have the right to monetise the content they produce, and their users deserve an outstanding experience.

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