Lead Backend Engineer, Real-Time Ad Exchange (Scala/Java)

LoopMe; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising technology company in Kraków is looking for a backend engineering leader to build and manage their Exchange team. The role involves designing backend services, translating code from Scala to Java, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has extensive software engineering experience and a background in AdTech. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Annual performance bonus (up to 8%)

One month of workation

International work environment

Multikafeteria

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Scala programming experience.
• 2+ years of AdTech experience (DSP, SSP, Exchange).
• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering large scale software systems.
• Deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of engineers working on the exchange.
• Design and evolve backend services for the advertising ecosystem.
• Help translate advertising exchange from Scala to Java.
• Define and own APIs that improve data processes.
• Troubleshoot issues with applications and infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers and improve code quality.

Skills

Scala programming

AdTech experience

Software engineering

Microservices

Distributed systems

Data engineering

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

mongoDB

Kafka

Job description

A leading advertising technology company in Kraków is looking for a backend engineering leader to build and manage their Exchange team. The role involves designing backend services, translating code from Scala to Java, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has extensive software engineering experience and a background in AdTech. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model and a range of benefits.