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Were an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of Americas most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
Were Looking For A : Senior Full Stack Engineer that will serve as a technical leader driving the evolution of our high-scale eCommerce and ad-tech platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise in payment systems, server-to-server integrations for tracking and conversions, and AI-driven development practices with the vision to lead and mentor our engineering team. You will architect and maintain mission-critical systems that manage 200+ simultaneous offers in a complex, configuration-driven environment, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across our Heroku-based infrastructure.
Location : Hybrid (Woodland Hills, CA) or Remote
What Youll Be Doing :
Platform Architecture & Development
- Design, develop, and scale full-stack applications supporting 200+ concurrent offers in a configuration-driven eCommerce environment on Heroku Services
- Architect robust server-to-server integration solutions for customer event signals supporting tracking and conversions between ad platforms, analytics systems, and eCommerce infrastructure
- Lead the modernization and synchronization of legacy codebases, establishing sustainable maintenance practices and technical debt reduction strategies
Payment Systems & Integration
Own end-to-end payment processing architecture including credit card transactions, digital wallets (PayPal), and enterprise payment gateways (Cybersource)Implement and maintain PCI-compliant payment flows with advanced fraud detection and tax calculation capabilitiesDesign fault-tolerant payment reconciliation systems that handle high-volume transactions with zero downtimeAd-Tech & Data Pipeline Engineering
Build and optimize customer event signal management systems for real-time ad attribution and conversion trackingDevelop sophisticated data collection pipelines capturing user interactions across web properties, video players, and checkout flowsImplement server-side tracking and conversion solutions for privacy-compliant marketing attribution across multiple ad platformsTechnical Leadership & Innovation
Champion AI-assisted development practices, integrating AI agents and tools into daily engineering workflowsMentor engineering team members, establishing coding standards and architectural best practices
Lead technical decision-making with precision, balancing immediate needs with long-term scalabilityDrive adoption of modern development practices while managing technical debt in existing systemsSystem Reliability & Performance
Ensure 99.9%+ uptime for critical eCommerce services handling high-traffic campaignsOptimize Angular / Node.js / PostgreSQL stack performance for sub-second response timesImplement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and self-healing systemsLead incident response and post-mortem processes to continuously improve system reliabilityQualifications (Note : We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont tick ALL of these boxes.) :
Core Technical Stack
Expert-level proficiency in Angular (latest versions), Node.js, and PostgreSQLDeep understanding of Heroku platform capabilities, limitations, and optimization strategiesStrong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and real-time data synchronizationProficiency in SQL optimization, database design, and data modeling at scaleeCommerce & Payment Expertise
Hands-on experience with payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, Cybersource, etc.)Understanding of PCI compliance, tokenization, and secure payment processingExperience with subscription management, dynamic pricing, and complex offer configurationsKnowledge of tax calculation services and international payment considerationsAd-Tech & Analytics
Expertise in server-side tracking implementations (Facebook Conversions API, Google Enhanced Conversions, TikTok Events API)Understanding of attribution models, conversion tracking, and marketing analyticsExperience with event-driven architectures and real-time data streamingKnowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on tracking systemsAI & Modern Development
Active practitioner of AI-assisted development using GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar toolsExperience implementing ML / AI features in production applicationsForward-thinking approach to leveraging AI for code generation, testing, and documentationCommitment to staying current with AI development tools and best practicesLeadership & Communication
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholdersTrack record of mentoring developers and building high-performing teamsSelf-driven with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesExperience leading technical initiatives from conception to production deploymentOperational Excellence
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across distributed systemsExperience with CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategiesUnderstanding of cloud cost optimization and resource managementCommitment to documentation and knowledge sharingGolden Perks & Benefits :
Comprehensive healthcare coverage We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. Weve donated over $6.1 million to date.We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions , ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.Tuition reimbursement program , which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.Work towards our collective goals and earn up to 2 extra weeks of pay each month, based on the achievement of KPIs .Celebrate your accomplishments with our Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, Work Anniversary, and Shout-Outs programs , where your hard work is not only valued but also acknowledged and rewarded.Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, youll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym .Virtual and in-person company events , like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here .
The base salary range is $112,600 - $150,200, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
A Note to Recruiting Agencies : At Golden Hippo, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Hippo will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we wont pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.