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Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands . We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results. Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience. We believe in: The direct measurability of digital media. Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.) The advantages of technology. We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel. Team Name: 360Finance Location: Pune, India (Hybrid) Experience: 3+ years Employment Type: Full-Time Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance Java-based applications. •Build and integrate RESTful APIs with third-party systems. •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. •Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices. •Troubleshoot, debug and resolve application issues to improve performance. •Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. •Develop unit and integration tests to ensure software quality. Required Skills and Qualifications •Programming: Strong proficiency in Java (version 8 or above). •Frameworks: Solid experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate. •APIs: Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs. •Databases: Experience with relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. •Tools: Proficient with Maven/Gradle and building tools like Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipelines. •Testing: Familiarity with JUnit or TestNG for unit testing. •Development Practices: Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Additional Skills (Good to Have) •Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. •Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. •Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). •Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law. Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice here.

Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands . We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results. Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience. We believe in: The direct measurability of digital media. Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.) The advantages of technology. We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel. Become Part of QuinStreet - Modernize Modernize is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals that share a common mission to help homeowners make their houses into homes and help home improvement professionals grow their businesses. With over 26 years in business, 6M+ homeowner inquiries per year, and 800+ home service professionals in our network, we are transforming home improvement by creating smarter, more connected experiences — supporting homeowners to make confident decisions and empowering professionals to grow with solutions built for today's market. Modernize is the flagship home services brand of QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a leader in performance marketing. Our headquarters sit in the heart of downtown Austin, TX on Congress Avenue, with team members working both in-office and remotely across the U.S. This job is for you if You enjoy leading engineers and helping them grow, not just managing their output. You're comfortable owning technical decisions and being accountable for the results. You strive to empower your teams for success - autonomy with accountability You want to solve real problems at scale in a business that processes millions of homeowner inquiries a year. Responsibilities Acting as a supporting leader for individual contributors (Software Engineers) in one or more small teams. Supporting the education and vision of individuals on the team to align direction and drive performance and outcomes. Supporting agile practices and helping the team iterate effectively. People and skills management. Ensuring the product's technical excellence. Software and solution architecture. Recruitment and retention. Onboarding and training. Capacity management. Accountable for Team performance and productivity. Ensuring effective collaboration and communication with related functions. Your Future Role Will Include Hiring, mentoring, and managing performance within the team. Improving delivery flow and refining how the team works day-to-day. Monitoring and analyzing team performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement. Providing regular reporting and metrics to the Director of Engineering to enable effective decision-making. Collaborating with the Director of Engineering, your peers, and senior leaders to align technical and product strategies. Overseeing the technical and architectural design processes. Overseeing the technical strategy implementation. Tracking system performance according to non-functional requirements and ensuring adherence. Leading internal functional and cross-functional projects to optimize the development process. You're Going to Need This to Be Successful Highly self-motivated and results-oriented team player. 7+ years of experience in backend software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership position (Team Lead or Engineering Manager). Experience in people management and leading remote, cross-functional teams. Strong understanding of software development processes, including frontend and backend development, software testing, and CI/CD. Experience designing and implementing software solutions. Strong understanding of the principles of building reliable architecture. Experience with software development tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Nice to Have Experience with a range of development processes (Kanban, Scrum, etc.). DevOps mindset. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Development experience in different programming languages. It is an exciting time to be part of Modernize. If this sounds like you, we should talk! By sending us your application, you agree that QuinStreet , Inc. will process your personal data to conduct the recruitment process. #LI-REMOTE QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law. Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice here.

Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands . We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results. Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience. We believe in: The direct measurability of digital media. Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.) The advantages of technology. We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel. Software Engineer – Java (Quest v2 Platform Modernization) Location: Pune, India (Hybrid) Experience: 3–6 Years About the Role We are looking for a Java Software Engineer to support the modernization of Quest, a high-volume event and workflow-processing platform that handles millions of events daily. You will work with senior engineers to develop, test, deploy, and support scalable backend services as part of the Quest v2 migration initiative. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Java/Spring Boot applications, REST APIs, and backend services. Build event-driven solutions using Kafka and asynchronous processing patterns. Develop and optimize database interactions using MySQL and SQL. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following engineering standards. Create unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews. Troubleshoot production issues, monitor application performance, and support deployments. Contribute to platform modernization, reusable components, and technical documentation. Required Skills 3–6 years of software development experience with Java. Strong experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and backend service development. Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, multithreading, and concurrency. Experience with SQL and relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, etc.). Familiarity with JUnit, Mockito, Git, Maven/Gradle, and Linux environments. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills Experience with Kafka, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing. Exposure to Redis, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes. Experience modernizing legacy Java applications. Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, tracing, and performance tuning. Experience working on high-volume transaction or workflow-processing systems. What We're Looking For Hands-on engineer who takes ownership of features from development through production support. Strong collaborator who follows established architecture patterns and coding standards. Curious, accountable, and eager to learn in a complex, high-scale environment. Note: This is an individual contributor role focused on software development and component ownership. It does not include architecture ownership, people management, or infrastructure administration. QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law. Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice here.

Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands . We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results. Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience. We believe in: The direct measurability of digital media. Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.) The advantages of technology. We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel. Job Category We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the technical side of our platform engineering, integrations, and customer delivery experience. This role is critical to helping customers successfully integrate with our SaaS platform while enabling cross-functional teams to execute on complex, technical initiatives. As an Engineering Manager, you will act as the primary technical leader across Engineering, Sales, Business Development, Account Management, and Operations. You will drive platform capability, provide real-time technical guidance, and elevate documentation and processes as we scale. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being collaborative, deeply technical, and highly solution-oriented—while also influencing how the engineering organization operates internally. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Partner with Sales and Business Development as the technical lead throughout the sales cycle and delivery process Join customer calls to explain API functionality, sandbox environments, data formats, authentication, error handling, and platform constraints Lead technical reviews and tailored solution discussions aligned to customer and product requirements Answer complex technical questions live to remove blockers and accelerate execution Provide detailed post-call follow-ups including technical summaries, architecture diagrams, and next steps Platform & API Subject Matter Expertise Serve as the internal and external SME on our SaaS platform, APIs, integrations, and supported workflows Advise customers and internal teams on best-practice integration approaches and implementation strategies Support Business Development by clearly communicating carrier availability, supported programs, and technical feasibility Collaborate with Engineering to confirm technical requirements, edge cases, and delivery timelines Integration Support & Technical Triage Act as an escalation point for integration-related issues, reducing friction across Account Management, Operations, and Engineering Help define, support, and improve SLAs for technical tickets and customer integrations Identify recurring integration issues and drive root-cause resolution with Engineering Streamline technical workflows to reduce back-and-forth and improve time-to-resolution Documentation, Enablement & Scale Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including FAQs, integration guides, and implementation resources Analyze common integration questions and convert them into scalable documentation and knowledge-base content Improve internal enablement by aligning Sales, AMs, and Ops on accurate technical messaging and expectations Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with Engineering to align technical realities with customer-facing messaging Provide feedback on product gaps, integration friction, and roadmap risks Support clearer communication around product changes, launch timelines, and roadmap updates Requirements 5+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager, Solutions Engineer, or Technical Lead in a SaaS environment Strong experience with APIs, integrations, and technical system design Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Experience supporting customer integrations, implementations, or onboarding Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation Highly organized, proactive, and able to operate independently in ambiguous environments Nice to Have Experience in API-first, fintech, insurtech, or highly regulated SaaS platforms Familiarity with carrier integrations or complex third-party ecosystems Experience creating presales architecture diagrams or technical enablement materials Exposure to ticketing systems and SLA-driven support models The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 USD to $155,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices. The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. This position is eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits; retirement benefits; the amount of paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits); and any other tax-reportable benefits. #LI-REMOTE QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law. Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice here.

Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands . We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results. Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience. We believe in: The direct measurability of digital media. Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.) The advantages of technology. We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel. Quality Engineer – Backend Automation Location: Pune, India (Hybrid) Experience: 4–7 Years | About the Role We are seeking hands-on Quality Engineers to support the modernization of Quest, a high-volume event and workflow-processing platform. This role focuses on backend quality engineering, including API, event-driven, database, integration, performance, and migration testing to ensure reliability and correctness throughout the Quest v2 migration. Key Responsibilities Design and execute test strategies for backend services, APIs, event-driven workflows, and database interactions. Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Java, REST Assured, JUnit/TestNG, and CI/CD pipelines. Validate Kafka-based event processing, retries, ordering, duplicate handling, replay, and idempotency scenarios. Perform migration validation between Quest v1 and Quest v2, including reconciliation and data consistency checks. Develop SQL-based data validation, integration, regression, performance, and resilience tests. Investigate defects using logs, metrics, traces, databases, and event streams. Support production deployments, release validation, and incident investigations. Required Skills 4–7 years of Quality Engineering, SDET, or software testing experience. Strong Java programming and test automation skills. Hands-on experience with REST API testing, REST Assured, JUnit/TestNG, and CI/CD integration. Strong SQL and database validation experience (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.). Experience testing backend services, integrations, and distributed systems. Good understanding of HTTP, REST, JSON, Git, and Linux/Unix environments. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Preferred Skills Experience with Kafka, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures. Knowledge of Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Testcontainers, WireMock, and contract testing. Experience with JMeter, Gatling, k6, or similar performance testing tools. Exposure to resilience, concurrency, recovery, and high-volume transaction systems. What We're Looking For Engineers who treat automation as production-quality software. Strong focus on backend, data, event-processing, and system reliability testing. Ability to independently own test coverage, defect investigation, and quality validation. Strong collaboration skills with developers, architects, and QA teams. Levels: Candidates may be hired as Quality Engineer (4–6 years) or Senior Quality Engineer (5–7 years) based on experience and capability in automation design, test strategy, performance testing, and technical leadership. QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law. Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice here.

Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands . We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results. Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience. We believe in: The direct measurability of digital media. Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.) The advantages of technology. We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel. Job Category Join us to shape how users discover and interact with our marketplace. You’ll advance algorithms for ordering, prioritization, and personalization. Ranking is a core component which helps users discover ads, balance user satisfaction, business goals, and system health. Responsibilities Design and improve ranking systems through rigorous measurement and experimentation; translate broad goals into clear metrics and deliver steady, validated gains. Advance evaluation practices (clean test design, offline & online alignment) and help teams make evidence-based decisions. Build high-value signals and features with reliable offline/online pipelines and robust monitoring. Incorporate content understanding signals such as text/image/metadata. Make uncertainty-aware decisions; handle drift and calibration so models remain stable and trustworthy over time. Partner with Engineering, Product, Business and Analytics to ship resilient solutions end-to-end. Requirements Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in CS, Statistics, or related field, with 3+ years post-PhD or 5+ years industry experience. Strong foundations in applied ML, statistics, and optimization with demonstrated impact in ranking/recommendations. Proficiency in Python and solid software engineering practices (testing, CI/CD). Experience working with large-scale datasets, distributed systems, and latency-sensitive production ML. Clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and an ownership mindset. Preferred Demonstrated success in delivering production-grade ranking systems with measurable business impact. Track record building feature/signals pipelines, feature stores, and observability for ML systems. Depth in experimentation and metrics design, including large-scale A/B testing and variance reduction. Familiarity with monitoring, calibration, concept drift detection, and adaptive or online learning. Proficiency in SQL is desired. Knowledge about Linear Algebra, Combinatorial optimization is desired. Proficiency in scalable software design and development. Exposure to multimodal signals (text/image/metadata) is a plus, not required. The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 USD to $170,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits; (2) retirement benefits; (3) the amount of paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits); (4) any other tax-reportable benefits. #LI-REMOTE QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law. Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice here.