Backend Engineer to architect

Agileengine
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Databases
ETL
Data Structures
Distributed Systems
Django
Fault Tolerance
Python
PostgreSQL
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Web Services
Backend
Kubernetes

Job description

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., 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.

Requirements

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!, 3-4 years of software development experience building scalable systems;

  • Experience with AdTech;
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, databases);
  • Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems focusing on performance, observability, and fault tolerance;
  • Experience with Python / Django, or other backend programming languages;
  • Experience with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and AWS;
  • Strong architectural instincts and ability to make high-impact technical decisions;
  • Ability to mentor engineers and guide teams through ambiguity;
  • Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive initiatives and deliver impact;
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills;
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-autonomy, product-driven environment;
  • Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

  • Experience with e-commerce and catalog management;
  • Familiarity with Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS or similar technologies;
  • Strong experience with complex ETL flows and high-throughput systems.

Benefits & conditions

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.

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About the company

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.

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