SmartyAds is a passionate and ambitious team of professionals who redefine the standards of advertising and monetization worldwide by building robust and efficiency-driven programmatic platforms. We started back in 2011 and since then we grew until we found ourselves as an award-winning international company with our own tech infrastructure, 150+ team members onboard, and products highly praised by international experts (awards: The Drum DADI, Stewie, MartechBreakthrough, SIA, and more).
How does it all become possible? We focus on our people — we welcome big ideas, provide you with the freedom to grow, and offer support on every stage of your professional development with us. Join an environment where everyone feels connected, supported, and heard so you can do your best work and progress fast professionally like dozens of our account managers, sales, ad ops, and developers already did.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js;
- Optimize application performance;
- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality;
- Debug and resolve issues in the backend systems;
- Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases;
- Collaborate with tech lead, frontend developers, project manager and other team members;
- Continuously learn and apply new technologies to improve backend systems.
Hard skills:
- Experience with unit testing;
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Clickhouse, Redis);
- Strong debugging skills Knowledge of network protocols (HTTP, FTP, SSH);
- Deep understanding of asynchronous programming in Node.js and event loop;
- Familiarity with JavaScript inheritance and prototypes;
- Basic Linux server administration (including console commands);
- Experience with high-load systems (a plus);
- Proficiency in Git;
- Clean code writing and adherence to coding standards;
- Performance optimization skills;
- Willingness to learn new technologies and enhance skills.
Benefits:
- Flexible work setup: Choose between fully remote, hybrid, or office-based in Kyiv, Odesa, or Mykolaiv with refreshments/snacks and dedicated spaces for relaxation and leisure activities;
- Professional growth: Join a strong team, access courses and conferences, and utilize our electronic library for continuous learning;
- Performance-based annual salary reviews: Fair and competitive compensation tied to your work performance;
- Work-life balance: Enjoy 22 paid vacation days per year;
- Well-being support: Comprehensive medical insurance, paid sick leaves, and access to a corporate psychologist;
- Vibrant corporate culture: Offsite parties, celebrations, team-building activities, sporting events, and corporate gifts/bonuses.
About SmartyAds
SmartyAds is an international product IT company which provides a full-stack package of complex AdTech solutions for digital advertisers, publishers, and ad agencies worldwide.