Backend Engineer (AdTech) ID52365

AgileEngine; Envigado; Híbrido; COP 151.440.578 - 227.160.867; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentorship and professional growth programs

Competitive USD-based compensation

Flexible schedule with remote and office options

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software development company in Colombia is seeking a Middle/Senior Backend Engineer to architect and scale a modern Ads platform. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of software development experience with a focus on AdTech, strong communication skills, and a leadership mindset. Responsibilities include designing high-performance backend systems, collaborating across teams, and contributing to engineering best practices. This role offers competitive compensation, flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• 3-4 years of software development experience building scalable systems.
• Familiarity with the programmatic advertising ecosystem.
• Strong computer science fundamentals.

Responsabilidades

• Architect, build, and evolve core systems for the Ads platform.
• Design APIs and services supporting campaign management.
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews and mentoring.

Conocimientos

Software development experience

Experience with AdTech

Strong communication skills

Leadership mindset

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Educación

Degree in Computer Science

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

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 Middle/Senior Backend Engineer to help architect and scale a modern Ads platform powering campaign management, targeting, delivery, and reporting. In this role, you will design high-performance backend systems and APIs that process large volumes of advertising data with reliability and low latency. You’ll influence platform architecture, drive engineering best practices, and collaborate across product and data teams to shape scalable AdTech solutions in a fast-moving environment.

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 (using any backend frameworks);
• Experience with AdTech;
• General familiarity with the programmatic advertising ecosystem (e.g., DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, Prebid.js, Prebid Server, Google Ad Manager, OpenRTB, identity and addressability solutions, and ad operations workflows);
• Strong computer science fundamentals based on a degree in Computer Science or distinctive work experience in software development;
• Solid understanding of distributed system architecture focusing on availability, reliability and performance;
• Strong focus on execution and delivery of the product;
• Exceptional attention to detail and focus on quality and long-term goals;
• Strong communication skills;
• A demonstrated ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support;
• A leadership mindset;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where learning and adaptability are key;
• Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

• Familiarity with the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, affiliate programs, and ad operations workflows;
• Experience with technologies and standards such as Prebid.js, Prebid Server, Google Ad Manager, Amazon UAM/TAM, OpenRTB, and identity and addressability solutions.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• 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.

Meet Our Recruitment Process

It includes main stages: Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Interview with the Hiring Manager(s).

Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit. If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.