Senior Golang Software Engineer

Overview

Our client delivers multi-platform programmatic and tracked advertising solutions to connect digital advertisers with publishers across the globe. They are highly profitable and are scaling rapidly. They are part of a larger $500m group, with offices elsewhere in Europe, Asia and the USA.

Background

They have been working with an external software partner to build an innovative new AdTech platform, to replace their legacy solution, which they are currently migrating their existing customers to. This powerful new platform has been custom-built to deliver maximum competitive advantage as they process extremely high volumes (X0, 000 requests/second) so code efficiency is essential, as is high availability, to continue and accelerate their growth.

Requirement

They are now looking to hire an additional Senior Golang Software Engineer to join their existing small team of four Software Developers, improving and extending the new platform's functionality, while also customising it to deliver their customers' current and future requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on all parts of their AdTech stack, including ad delivery systems and optimizing at the OS and network levels.
• Continuously optimising systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their various digital ad campaigns.
• Ensure their systems are scalable and reliable to handle more traffic and deliver the most relevant ads without interruption.
• Identifying causes for complex software problems and developing practical, efficient fixes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (especially with Data Analysts, Product Managers, Marketers and Designers) to align platform development with business objectives.
• Providing input to the product development roadmap.

Mandatory Skills/Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Software Developer
• At least 2 years' recent experience producing low-level Golang software
• Able to translate business requirements into appropriate technical solutions.
• Proficient English language skills and an effective communicator.
• Positive mindset, passionate and solutions-oriented, effective working in a fast-moving and rapidly scaling environment.
• Happy working hybrid, spending 2-3 days/week in our client's modern, central Barcelona offices.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Previous AdTech experience, familiar with programmatic advertising, DSPs, SSPs and Real Time Bidding.
• Experience working in a public cloud environment, ideally Linux ecosystem.