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 • 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. The benefits of joining us • Professional growth Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps • Competitive compensation We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities • A selection of exciting projects Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands • Flextime Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive. Meet Our Recruitment Process Asynchronous stage – An automated, self-paced track that helps us move faster and give you quicker feedback:• Short online form to confirm basic requirements • 30–60 minute skills assessment via Codility – a platform founded in Poland that helps us provide quicker feedback and streamline this stage of the process. • 5-minute introduction video Synchronous stage – Live interviews • Technical interview with our engineering team (scheduled at your convenience) • Final interview with your future teammates If it’s a match — you’ll get an offer!