Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

dentsu; Illinois; Remote; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advertising services is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to join their Agile development team. This remote role involves designing robust server-side solutions, collaborating with experienced engineers, and improving infrastructure using the latest cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Python, and a strong understanding of cloud platforms. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy enterprise-grade server-based solutions.
• Follow Agile methodologies to release iterative feature sets.

Skills

Python

Agile methodologies

Database fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

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The purpose of this role is to provide technical guidance and suggest improvements in development processes. Develop required software features, achieving timely delivery in compliance with the performance and quality standards of the company.

Job Description:

We are seeking an accomplished senior-level Backend Software Engineer to join our Agile development team in building products that support Merkle’s people-based marketing vision using the latest data and cloud technologies. You will collaborate with passionate, experienced software engineers to design and build robust server-side software solutions, improve our existing infrastructure, and provide support across different platforms and frameworks.

You will report to the VP of Engineering. This is a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy enterprise-grade server-based solutions using the latest cloud-based technologies.
• Follow Agile methodologies to release iterative feature sets.
• Research and introduce new solutions and technologies to the project and stakeholders, provide technical guidance, and suggest improvements in development.
• Coordinate with other teams as part of a larger data-sharing system.
• Employ software development best practices such as automated testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Translate requirements and develop technical specifications.
• Upcoming projects around Snowflake native apps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience designing and building robust, real-time server-side software solutions using Python.
• 5+ years of working knowledge of backend software engineering and development methodologies, techniques, and tools, including Issue Tracking (JIRA), code repositories (Git, Bitbucket), and the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Experience with digital marketing products and services-based platforms.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Database fundamentals including SQL, relational and non-relational data models and schema designs, and understanding of database performance effects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $113,000-$182,850. Salary is based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more. For details, visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

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