Backend Engineer Lead

VIDAA

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology company in Amsterdam is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Engineer to advance their advertising system. The role requires expertise in Java and Go, coupled with experience in cloud backend development. Responsibilities include system architecture design and collaboration with various teams. A Bachelor's degree in computer science and strong analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in internet-related fields.
  • Fluent in English; overseas work experience is a plus.
  • Strong teamwork spirit and customer service awareness.

Responsibilities

  • Plan the long-term technical evolution roadmap of the advertising system.
  • Communicate with internal and external personnel for requirement analysis.
  • Design the architecture of each module in the advertising system.

Skills

Java
Go
Python
Cloud backend development
Linux
Containerization
SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS
Azure
nginx
Redis
Kafka

Job description

VIDAA Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Join Vidaa Inc. and Define the Future of Entertainment

At Vidaa, we believe the living room is the next frontier of digital innovation. Since 2019, our global team—from Amsterdam to our offices across the world—has been building the platform that powers this revolution. We are the architects behind VIDAA, the sophisticated TV OS that brings seamless streaming and personalized content to millions of users. We provide the complete technological backbone: a turn-key Linux-based OS, AI solutions for a personalized experience, voice control, global billing, and a powerful app store. We solve complex challenges in video streaming, DRM, ad insertion, and content management to create immersive experiences. Be part of a dynamic culture passionate about technology and entertainment.

Job Description

1. Plan the long-term technical evolution roadmap of the advertising system and promote its gradual implementation according to the company's advertising business policy.

2. Communicate with internal and external personnel in the advertising business line, understand advertising requirements and business direction, perform requirement analysis, and output the system function design based on this.

3. Design the architecture of each module in the advertising system and write related design documents.

4. Develop the business functions of the advertising system and conduct self-testing and verification.

5. Optimize key indicators such as performance and stability of the advertising system.

6. Resolve system incidents promptly, analyze root causes, and implement optimization measures.

Education and Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, with more than five years of experience in internet-related fields.
  2. Fluent in English communication. Overseas work experience is a plus.
  3. Strong teamwork spirit and customer service awareness. Meticulous, responsible, and able to handle emergencies.
  4. Proficiency in Java, Go, and Python (preferred).
  5. Experience in large-scale cloud backend development; proficient with public clouds such as AWS and Azure.
  6. Proficient in Linux; familiar with containerization and Kubernetes; knowledge of middleware (nginx, Redis, Kafka, RDS) and SQL.
  7. Experience in designing and developing high-concurrency, high-performance, reliable distributed systems.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Requirements

< 1%

Schedule

Some meetings or calls may be outside the normal local schedule due to time zone differences with global business associates. Schedule may vary slightly by geo location.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
  • IT Services and IT Consulting

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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