Programmatic Ad Ops Specialist - XML / CPC

Sphere Digital Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist programmatic business is seeking an Ad Tech Operations Specialist to manage exchange integrations and optimize performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience with OpenRTB and XML. This fully remote role allows you to work closely with partners and contribute to a high-impact technical team. The position offers a competitive salary range of £28K-£45K, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' hands-on experience working at the ad exchange level.
• Strong technical understanding of OpenRTB and XML integrations.
• Confident in configuring endpoints and optimising feed delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of exchange integrations.
• Troubleshoot issues across OpenRTB and XML traffic flows.
• Act as the first point of contact for integrated partners.

Skills

OpenRTB

XML

Analytical skills

Excel

Technical troubleshooting

Job description

Ad Tech Operations Specialist - Programmatic | £28K-£45K DOE | Fully Remote (UK or Europe)

The Company

Our client is a specialist programmatic business powering real-time advertising infrastructure for digital media partners across the globe. They help publishers and ad tech platforms maximise yield through highly efficient, transparent exchange-level integrations.

With a flat structure and remote-first setup, the business is scaling fast and looking to bring on sharp, hands-on talent to help optimise performance and support new partner growth. If you know your way around OpenRTB, XML, and SSP/DSP integrations, this is a great chance to join a high-impact technical team without layers of process or red tape.

The Job

• You'll manage the day-to-day running of exchange integrations with DSPs and SSPs, handling technical onboarding, endpoint configuration, and performance monitoring.
• You'll troubleshoot issues across OpenRTB and XML traffic flows, ensuring seamless data exchange between partners.
• You'll act as the first point of contact for integrated partners, responding to queries, sharing updated endpoints, and coordinating changes-mostly via chat-based comms.
• You'll deep dive into reporting (Excel-based), identify underperforming bundles or partners, and flag revenue optimisation opportunities.
• You'll collaborate closely with the core team to streamline operations and free up bandwidth for strategic growth initiatives.
• You'll contribute to a lean, expert-driven culture that values plug-and-play thinkers who can hit the ground running.

Important Note: This is not a media buying or generic ad ops role. We are specifically looking for someone with strong hands-on experience managing and optimising XML-based CPC (cost-per-click) ad feeds. This includes working with exchange-level integrations, configuring endpoints, monitoring feed health and traffic flow, and identifying revenue opportunities through performance tuning. Experience in arbitrage models, OpenRTB, or SSP/DSP technical troubleshooting is essential.

You

• 2+ years' hands-on experience working at the ad exchange level (e.g. AdKernel, AdMaven, PropellerAds, or similar)

• Strong technical understanding of OpenRTB and XML integrations

• Confident configuring endpoints, investigating traffic paths, and optimising feed delivery for performance

• Analytical mindset with working knowledge of Excel and performance metrics (CTR, eCPM, CPC)

• Comfortable communicating with partners in a clear, text-based environment (Slack, Teams, etc.)

• Self-sufficient, collaborative, and able to work remotely in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Exposure to arbitrage or feed-based monetisation models

• Experience onboarding new SSP/DSP partners

• Ability to contribute to light-touch business development or partner outreach (not required)

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Jack Fitzpatrick
Senior Consultant - Ad Ops, Programmatic & Account Management

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