Software Engineer

Quantcast Corporation; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital advertising firm is seeking a Software Engineer for their Payments & Incentives Team in London. This entry-level role involves coding, testing, and deploying software to improve payment processes. Candidates should have strong Java skills and a Computer Science degree or equivalent experience. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience working as a Software Engineer.
• Strong core Java skills and understanding of Agile.
• Experience with APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Define, code, test, and deploy software.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Participate in code reviews.

Skills

Core Java skills

Experience designing APIs

Microservices

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Tools

JavaScript

React

AWS

Docker

Job description

Job Overview

At Quantcast, we're redefining what's possible in digital advertising. As a global Demand Side Platform (DSP) powered by AI, we help marketers connect with the right audiences and deliver measurable results across the Open Web. Our foundation is built on cutting‑edge measurement and consumer analytics, giving our clients the tools they need to drive success in an ever‑evolving digital landscape.

Position

Software Engineer – Payments & Incentives Team, London Office. Full‑time. The Payments & Incentives team is innovating solutions to integrate efficient payment and billing processes and reward programs into our platform.

Responsibilities

• Define, code, test, and deploy software focused on process simplification and automation.
• Work directly with internal customers and other business stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute to product definitions and system and solution design.
• Follow the engineering best practices as defined by the team and organization, from testing, deployment, documentation, operating services, and code quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Participate in a team‑wide on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience working as a Software Engineer.
• Computer Science degree or equivalent experience. Non‑traditional training is welcome.
• Strong core Java skills (knowledge of Go highly desirable).
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and microservices.
• Understanding of the full software development life cycle and related tools in an Agile environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with JavaScript and front‑end technologies such as React, Redux, Redux‑Saga, Hooks, TypeScript, ES6, SASS.
• Experience with cloud technology (AWS or similar).
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and messaging technologies (Kafka, SQS).

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, this position includes eligibility for a performance bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Depending on your location, this may include generous vacation, medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.

Seniority Level

Entry level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Quantcast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process; these tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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