Staff Engineer, Retail Media / AdTech Solutions (m/f/d) Cologne Posted on 15.10.2026

Redcare Pharmacy; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcare Pharmacy in Germany seeks a Staff Software Engineer to shape the architecture and technical direction of our in-house AdTech platform, focusing on scalability, performance, and engineering excellence.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives, establish engineering best practices, and translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions that support the growth of our Retail Media ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Shape the architecture and technical direction of the in-house AdTech platform.
• Drive complex technical initiatives across teams for scalability and performance.
• Establish engineering best practices and high-performance advertising solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product Managers, UX Designers and business teams to translate challenges into scalable solutions.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Node.js

Koa.js

NestJS

MongoDB

Redis

BullMQ

RabbitMQ

Algolia

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

CircleCI

ArgoCD

Tools

MongoDB

Redis

BullMQ

RabbitMQ

Algolia

Docker

Kubernetes

GKE

Google Cloud Platform

CircleCI

ArgoCD

Job description

About Redcare Pharmacy:
As Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy, Redcare Pharmacy is powered by passionate teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a healthy, collaborative work environment where every employee feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision “Until every human has their health”. If you’re seeking a career that offers purpose and aligns with your values, join us and begin your #Redcareer today.

About the role:

As a Staff Software Engineer, Retail Media / AdTech Solutions, you will shape the architecture and technical direction of our in-house AdTech platform, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and engineering excellence. You will drive complex technical initiatives across teams, establish engineering best practices, and help build high-performance advertising solutions. Working closely with Engineers, Product Managers, UX Designers, the Retail Media business team, and other stakeholders, you will translate complex business challenges into scalable technical solutions that support the growth of our Retail Media ecosystem.

About the tech stack:

React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Koa.js, NestJS, MongoDB, Redis, BullMQ, RabbitMQ, Algolia, Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), Google Cloud Platform, CircleCI, ArgoCD, and integrations with modern ad-serving platforms.

While this is a remote position based in Germany, it may require occasional on-site collaboration at our offices in Berlin or Cologne, depending on business and team requirements.