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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** OUTFRONT Media Inc - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Pair Programming, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, TypeScript, Management of Software Versions, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Apache Spark, AWS Lambda, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Api Design, Api Gateway, Software Coding, Data Pipelines, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/84560872/1 ## About the Role * 7-12+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise-scale systems * Proven experience owning and delivering multiple backend services or products * Proficient in modern backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Scala, Python, TypeScript) * Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture * Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes) * Strong knowledge of API design, authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT), and versioning * Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster team growth * Excellent communication skills in remote-first environments Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field * Prior experience in ad tech, martech, or related industries * Familiarity with OpenRTB, VAST, and programmatic advertising concepts * Exposure to large-scale data pipelines (Kafka, Spark, Airflow) * Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., data privacy, audit compliance) Tech Stack Highlights * REST/gRPC APIs, API gateways * Microservices architecture * Kubernetes, AWS Lambda * Cloud-native databases, security best practices * Modern programming languages and frameworks ## Description We're seeking aSenior Software Engineerwith deep backend expertise and enterprise experience to lead the development of multiple products and services within our modern advertising platform. This role requires strong technical ownership, hands-on coding, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. You'll work across a remote-first engineering team to design and deliver scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate third-party SaaS solutions with proprietary APIs and microservices in an AWS environment. Your leadership will help shape the technical direction of the platform, elevate team capabilities, and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture. 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