Lead Engineer - Target India

Target; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Bengaluru is looking for a Lead Engineer (AdTech) to serve as the Technical Architect for their AdTech platform. This role requires 8+ years of software development experience, alongside expertise in Java/Kotlin and AdTech protocols. The Lead Engineer will define the architectural strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and scalable solutions. Candidates must have deep experience with distributed systems and NoSQL databases, along with a strong understanding of AdTech standards including OpenRTB.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in a Technical Architect or Lead Engineer role.
• Proven experience in AdTech/MarTech with deep understanding of OpenRTB standards.
• Ability to design distributed systems with strict SLA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the end-to-end technical architecture for AdTech components.
• Architect high-throughput, low-latency systems for Ad serving.
• Act as a bar-raiser for code quality and mentor senior engineers.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Flink

AdTech protocols

NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

4-year degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Redis

Memcached

Cassandra

ScyllaDB

DynamoDB

Aerospike

Job description

Lead Engineer (AdTech) – Technical Architect

As a Lead Engineer (AdTech), you will serve as the Technical Architect and subject matter expert for our AdTech platform. You will operate as a high‑level individual contributor and technical leader in an agile environment, defining the architectural runway for complex solutions. The key to the success of this position is possessing deep domain expertise in distributed systems, a mastery of AdTech protocols, and the ability to influence engineering strategy without necessarily managing people directly. You will collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Staff Engineers to deliver AdTech capabilities including DSP, SSP, and Ad Servers, ensuring our systems are highly scalable, low‑latency, and fault‑tolerant.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Own the Architecture: Define and drive the end‑to‑end technical architecture for critical AdTech components, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and future scalability.
• System Design: Architect high‑throughput, low‑latency systems capable of handling millions of transactions per second (TPS) required for Ad serving.
• Code Quality & Mentorship: Act as a bar‑raiser for code quality; perform advanced code reviews, mentor senior engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Technology Strategy: Evaluate and select appropriate tech stacks (Language, Database, Cloud Native services) to solve specific business problems; drive "build vs. buy" decisions.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Data Science and Product teams to translate complex business requirements into robust technical specifications and architectural blueprints.
• Operational Excellence: Drive resolution of the most complex technology roadblocks, including deep‑dive debugging of distributed systems, infrastructure bottlenecks, and latency issues.
• Innovation: Stay current with AdTech industry trends (e.g., Privacy Sandbox, OpenRTB updates) and advocate for the adoption of new technologies and design patterns that give Roundel a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Education: 4‑year degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in a Technical Architect or Lead Engineer role.
• Core Stack: Expert‑level proficiency in Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Big Data & Streaming: Deep experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink, or similar streaming/batch processing frameworks.
• AdTech Domain: Proven experience in AdTech/MarTech (DSP, SSP, Ad Exchanges) with a deep understanding of OpenRTB standards, VAST/VPAID, and identity resolution.
• Database: Experience with high‑performance NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, ScyllaDB, DynamoDB, Aerospike) and caching layers (Redis, Memcached).
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands‑on experience with Cloud platforms (GCP preferred, or AWS/Azure) and Kubernetes/Docker.
• Architecture: Demonstrated ability to design distributed systems with strict SLA requirements (sub‑millisecond latency).

Desired Qualifications

• Active contributor to the Open Source community.
• Experience with UI/Visualization frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus (to understand full‑stack implications).
• Familiarity with Data Privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on system design.
• History of technical publications, blogs, or conference speaking is desirable.