Senior Backend Engineer ID68432

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 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 8pm 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

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