Senior Backend Engineer

Smartly.io; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company specializing in advertising technology is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team in Mexico City. In this role, you will have end-to-end ownership of a new platform integration, design and build data-intensive microservices, and collaborate with engineers and product managers. The position requires expertise in modern technologies such as Node.js and TypeScript, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to coach fellow team members. This is a hybrid position with exciting opportunities to work on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend development using modern technologies such as Node.js and Typescript.
• Experience in building robust, complex, and distributed web applications.
• Motivation for solving customers' problems and delivering value quickly.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to coach other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Have end-to-end ownership of a new platform integration.
• Design, build, and monitor data-intensive microservices systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers.
• Facilitate team activities like dailies and brainstorming sessions.
• Coach and mentor other team members.

Skills

Backend development expertise

Node.js

TypeScript

Collaboration skills

Coaching ability

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team at Smartly to help build a brand-new integration to our platform. While we can’t publicly share all the details just yet, this is an exciting greenfield project that will connect us with world-leading tech partners and serve some of the largest organizations in the world.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture and implementation from the ground up, so we’re looking for someone who thrives in ownership, values clean and scalable solutions, and enjoys working closely with both engineers and product stakeholders.

The main technologies in our stack are Node.js, React & TypeScript.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will:

• Have end-to-end ownership of a new platform integration
• Design, build and monitor data-intensive microservices systems
• Collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers and designers to deliver cutting edge solutions for our clients
• Take part and facilitate team activities such as dailies, retros and brainstorming sessions
• Coach and mentor other members of the team to follow best practices and industry standards

What we are looking for:

• Experience in backend development using modern technologies such as Node.js and Typescript
• Experience in building robust, complex and distributed web applications
• Motivation for solving customers problems and delivering value to customers at a fast pace
• Strong collaboration skills & ability to coach other engineers in the team

What to Expect from Our Recruitment Experience:

• Meet your Recruiter: Get to know each other and learn about working at Smartly.
• Meet the Team Lead: Gain deeper insights into your future team.
• Meet the Team in Technical Interviews: Engage in an interactive coding interview followed by a discussion around Systems Design and Architecture.
• Meet the Leadership in a Final Meeting: A brief discussion with our VP of Engineering.

Apply Now and Shape Your Future with Smartly!

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About Smartly

Smartly is the AI‑powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end‑to‑end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best. Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

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