Senior Backend Engineer

Mediaocean is powering the future of the advertising ecosystem with technology that empowers brands and agencies to deliver impactful omnichannel marketing experiences. With over $200 billion in annualized ad spend running through its software products, Mediaocean deploys AI and automation to optimize investments and outcomes. The company's advertising infrastructure and ad tech tools are used by more than 100,000 people across the globe. Mediaocean owns and operates Prisma, the industry's trusted system of record for media management and finance, Flashtalking, the world's largest independent ad server and creative personalization platform, as well as Protected, the MRC-accredited ad verification solution for brand safety and fraud detection. Visit www.mediaocean.com for more information. 

What You Will Do: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Back-End Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of our core backend systems. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications that power our critical business operations. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Architecting and developing: Design and implement scalable and performant backend systems, APIs, and services
• Problem-solving: Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring system reliability and efficiency
• Mentoring and collaboration: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth
• Code quality and standards: Through code reviews and best practices, enforce and maintain high standards for code quality, readability, and maintainability
• Performance optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize system performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks
• Technology evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on our systems

Who You Are:

• Extensive experience:5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
• Strong technical skills: Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant frameworks and technologies (Flask, FastApi, SQLAlchemy, Celery, Boto3). Experience in other backend (Java, Go)
• Database expertise: Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, and management (SQL and NoSQL)
• API design: Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs or GraphQL APIs
• Cloud experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services
• Problem-solving aptitude: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
• Communication and collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
• Bachelor's or master's degree: In Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 

Bonus Points:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience with front-end development with React and TypeScript (or similar technologies)

Why Mediaocean?

• Competitive total compensation, including 401(K) employer match and financial wellness seminars 
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision plan – Keep your family (or just yourself!) safe and healthy
• Flexible time off – In addition to our 14 company holidays, we provide open PTO to all U.S.- based Mediaocean employees. So take a sick day, vacation day, or mental health day 
• Bonding Leave – After six months of employment at Mediaocean, mothers and fathers, including same-sex parents, can take job-protected, paid time off to bond with their child within the first 12 months of the child’s birth or adoption 
• Insurance, Pet Insurance, employer matched Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional development – Personalized development plan created with your manager, continuous internal and external trainings, official company-wide mentorship program, professional development rewards program, management, leadership, and function-specific training for top performance, education reimbursement 
• Get rewarded for demonstrating Mediaocean values 
• Active affinity-based groups – Form connections with similar peers in offices around the world. Groups include: Women at MO, Black Employees at Mediaocean (BEMO), Pride at MO, Mi gente (Hispanic/Latinx community), AAPI at MO, Parents at MO, International Enrichment, Language Lovers, Books & Beyond, DEI in Engineering, and Mental Health & Wellness, and Caregivers United
• Wellness opportunities – Free virtual yoga and abs and glutes classes, company-paid Headspace meditation app membership, company-wide steps challenges, complimentary snacks in-office
• Bikeshare program in select offices, (Divvy and CitiBike for Chicago and New York offices)
• All of these benefits/perks are effective on the date of hire

We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement – transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply! 

Mediaocean recognizes our true strength and value shine when all our team members feel there is space in the conversation for their voices, thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and concerns. Mediaocean is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all applicants regardless of their age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

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