Senior Backend Engineer - AdTech ID52365

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

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 AdTech 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 (backend programming languages/frameworks, e.g. Java , .NET , Python , Node.js , etc.);

- 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);

- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, databases);

- Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems focusing 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 — you drive initiatives forward, raise the bar, and deliver lasting impact;

- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills;

- Availability to work till 1pm EST (till 8 pm Kyiv time);

- 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.

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.