Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

We are building the next generation of our Demand-Side Platform (DSP), enabling advertisers to access premium digital inventory through high-performance programmatic technology.
Our bidder is at the heart of the platform, making real-time auction decisions and powering global advertising campaigns. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Go) to focus on platform performance, scalability, and new product capabilities in a high-load environment.
Requirements

Strong background and solid experience in backend software development with Go;

Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservice architectures;

Hands-on experience building and operating high-performance, low-latency backend services;

Proven ability to analyze system bottlenecks and resolve complex scalability challenges;

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Product and engineering teams;

Curiosity to understand not only how systems work, but also the business problems they solve.

Will be a plus

Experience with AdTech or Programmatic Advertising landscape (DSPs, SSPs, exchanges);

Understanding of auction mechanics and large-scale decisioning systems;

Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments;

Familiarity with data-intensive applications, analytics platforms, and large-scale aggregations;

Understanding of Machine Learning concepts and production ML integrations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services in Go;

Analyze and optimize distributed systems and microservice-based architectures;

Work alongside Data Engineering and Machine Learning teams to integrate data-driven capabilities into bidder workflows;

Collaborate closely with Product Managers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions;

Write high-quality, maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and contribute to engineering best practices;

Oversee features from concept to production, identifying and resolving complex performance issues.

What we offer

22 paid vacation days per year;

10 paid sick leave days per year;

Paid public holidays;

English coverage: client-sponsored group classes and GD English Speaking Club;

Help and support from our caring HR team;

Continuous professional growth and collaboration with talented colleagues;

Competitive compensation for your efforts.

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