About the job Senior Backend Engineer
A US-based company is redefining the direct mail industry with cutting-edge programmatic solutions. Their innovative platform combines the proven effectiveness of direct mail with the precision and scalability of digital advertising. By building a Demand-Side Platform DSP tailored specifically for physical postal campaigns, they are empowering advertisers to target audiences with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.
Joining their company, you´ll play a pivotal role in pioneering the future of programmatic advertising for direct mail. They value innovation, collaboration, and a passion for solving complex problems, making this an ideal opportunity for professionals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Currently, the team is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to develop and optimize the core infrastructure powering their platform. In this role, youll design and implement their Real-Time Bidding RTB engine and APIs for managing postal inventory, enabling advertisers to reach targeted audiences with speed and precision. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of scalable backend development, real-time processing, and geospatial data.
Your work will include:
- Design, implement, and optimize the RTB engine, ensuring ultra-low-latency decision-making at scale.
- Build and maintain APIs for managing inventory, bid requests, and publisher integrations.
- Adapt and extend OpenRTB protocols to include postal-specific attributes like ZIP codes and delivery costs.
- Develop scalable systems for querying and managing geospatial data, such as polygonal regions and proximity-based targeting.
- Collaborate with the Data Engineer to integrate real-time data pipelines that power the RTB and reporting systems.
- Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
What You Bring
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience: 5 years in backend development, with expertise in:
Programming in Typescript, Python, Golang, or Java.
Building and optimizing scalable, distributed backend systems.
Working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB or Cassandra.
Handling geospatial data using tools like PostGIS or Elasticsearch.
Strong understanding of APIs, including RESTful and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, and API Gateway
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of programmatic advertising protocols such as OpenRTB.
Experience with caching layers like Redis for low-latency operations.
Proficiency in debugging and performance optimization techniques.
Experience with event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or similar technologies.
What makes this role exciting:
Be a Pioneer: Shape the future of programmatic advertising for direct mail.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate, experienced team solving challenging problems.
- Growth Opportunities: As we grow, so do the opportunities for career advancement.
- Flexible Work: Remote-first culture with the flexibility to work from anywhere.