The Role
Lead architecture and build high-throughput, low-latency backend services for an advertising platform. Design APIs for campaign management, targeting, delivery, attribution, and reporting. Own end-to-end systems, drive architectural decisions, collaborate with product/data teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.
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WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build the core systems of a next-generation advertising platform that embeds products directly into visual experiences. You will design high-throughput, low-latency services for campaign delivery, targeting, attribution, and partner integrations using Python, Django, Kubernetes, and AWS. This is an early-stage initiative where senior engineers define the technical direction and system architecture from the ground up.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Architect, build, and evolve core systems for the Ads platform;
- Design APIs and services supporting campaign management, targeting, delivery, attribution, and reporting;
- Build and optimize high-throughput, low-latency systems processing large volumes of events and data;
- Own critical systems end-to-end, including design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvements;
- Drive architectural decisions and establish patterns that support scalability, reliability, and developer productivity;
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and partner teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions;
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews, system discussions, and mentoring other engineers;
- Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and long-term platform vision;
- Participate in hiring and help grow a strong, high-performing team.
MUST HAVES
- 5 years of software development experience building scalable systems using backend programming languages/frameworks (e.g. Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, etc);
- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, networking, and databases;
- Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems with a focus on performance, observability, and fault tolerance;
- Strong architectural instincts and the ability to make high-leverage technical decisions that impact multiple teams and systems;
- Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor senior engineers, guide teams through ambiguity, and elevate engineering practices across the board;
- Exceptional ownership mindset;
- Availability to work till 1pm EST (till 8 pm Kyiv time);
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills;
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-autonomy, product-driven environment;
- Experience with e-commerce and catalog management is preferred;
- Familiarity with Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and AWS is strongly preferred, but deep expertise in analogous systems and a willingness to learn are welcome;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Strong experience with complex ETL flows and high-throughput systems is highly preferred;
- Experience with AdTech (This may include experience with DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, affiliate programs, Prebid.js, Prebid Server, Google Ad Manager, Amazon UAM/TAM, OpenRTB, identity and addressability solutions, as well as ad operations workflows.)
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.
Skills Required
- 5+ years software development experience building scalable systems using backend languages (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, Node.js)
- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, databases)
- Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems with focus on performance, observability, and fault tolerance
- Strong architectural instincts and ability to make high-leverage technical decisions impacting multiple teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor senior engineers and guide teams through ambiguity
- Exceptional ownership mindset
- Availability to work till 1pm EST (till 8 pm Kyiv time)
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-autonomy, product-driven environment
- Upper-intermediate English level
- Familiarity with Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and AWS
- Experience with e-commerce and catalog management
- Strong experience with complex ETL flows and high-throughput systems
- Experience with AdTech (DSPs, SSPs, Prebid, OpenRTB, Google Ad Manager, Amazon UAM/TAM)
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The Company
What We Do
AgileEngine is a privately held company established in 2010 that builds dedicated teams of designers and developers. We turn good ideas into awesome software that people actually want to use. Some of the biggest names and the hottest startups around the world chose us to build their tech.
