AdOps Developer

Redbrick builds and acquires software companies that help digital entrepreneurs thrive. Through results-driven marketing and a unique shared services team, Redbrick and its portfolio of companies—Animoto, Delivra, Leadpages, and Shift—inspire innovation, encourage sustainable business, and support thousands of entrepreneurs with technology that gives them a competitive edge. Redbrick is proud to be B Corp Certified, and has been named one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers for five years running.

One thing that our team members say they value most is our fun and truly “people-first” culture. Ours is a place where you're given the autonomy to do your best work, from home or in the office, with the tools and support you need to do so. We cheerlead your goals and accomplishments and are invested in your future.

Here are some of the things our team loves most about working at Redbrick:

• Highly competitive salary
• Attractive vacation, healthcare & benefits, including generous RRSP matching
• Monthly fitness reimbursements to support a healthy and active lifestyle
• State-of-the-art and centrally located office
• Flexible work hours and options to work remotely
• High-end hardware and equipment — in office and at home
• Autonomy and freedom to do your best work on your own terms
• Opportunities to learn and grow through professional development support, funding, and mentorship
• Internal mobility: opportunities to work with various products and teams across the Redbrick portfolio of companies
• Modern tech stacks
• Opportunities to contribute to open-source communities

“Redbrick is flexible, offers great work/life balance, and cares about growth–both personal and professional.”

–Amee, Redbrick

What it means to be Ad Ops Developer

We get it, you want to know what you're signing up for before you apply, right? This is what you need to know. As a Ad Ops Developer at Redbrick, you'll be responsible for:

• Frontend Development: Implement and maintain frontend components using Vue/Nuxt for ad placement, user interface enhancements, and real-time bidding integration.
• Ad Tech Setup & Optimization: Implement, troubleshoot, and optimize Prebid.js for header bidding across web properties.
• Collaboration with Publishers: Work directly with publishers to ensure seamless ad integration and troubleshoot delivery issues.
• Ad Stack Management: Manage SSPs, ad servers, and other monetization platforms to optimize revenue. Experience with video monetization is an asset.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor performance metrics (e.g., viewability, latency) and address any ad delivery issues proactively.
• Reporting and Automation: Run experiments to optimize ad placements and provide performance analysis to stakeholders.

After 1 week:

• You have an understanding of the software we build and are starting to familiarize yourself with the development process.
• You will have started or completed a couple of small tasks.
• Merged in code that will be released to our users.

After 1 month:

• You will be breaking down large tasks and building new features into projects.
• Coordinating with design teams on updates and additions, as well as debugging errors and implementing fixes.

After 6 months:

• You will be taking the lead on architecting and building new ad tech features into our various websites and web applications, creating new products, and various MVPs.
• You will have all the knowledge necessary to handle releasing updates, and the ability to track the success of new changes from start to finish.

What we would like to see in you

Every Redbricker has three things in common: We're curious, passionate, and good-humoured. We try our best to balance hard work with good, old-fashioned fun. As a Ad Operations Developer at Redbrick, there are extra specialties we're on the lookout for:

• 4+ years of experience in advertising operations or a related field, with exposure to web publishing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Prebid.js and programmatic advertising principles.
• Experience with Vue.js/Nuxt.js and general JavaScript frontend development.
• Familiarity with ad servers (e.g., Google Ad Manager) and SSP integrations.
• Strong debugging skills for troubleshooting ad-related issues (latency, broken ads, etc.).
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and web performance best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with technology and business teams.

Salary range: $80,000-$95,000 CAD

Redbrick is committed to creating a diverse environment where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value all differences as they are essential for a thriving, happy, and productive workplace. If you'd like to join us and help build a disruptive company where we are all proud to belong, here are the next steps to becoming Redbrick's next Ad Operations Developer at Redbrick:

1. Apply with your cover letter and resume.
2. Take this opportunity to tell us your story and why you'd be a good fit for our team.

Redbrick is headquartered on the traditional Coast Salish territory, and we respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ People of this region. With gratitude, we live, work, and care for this beautiful land.