Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

dentsu; New York (NY); Remote; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital marketing space is seeking a senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Agile team. The role involves designing and implementing server-side solutions utilizing the latest cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Python and backend development. A range of benefits is offered, alongside a competitive salary based on experience and skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing and building server-side software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of backend development methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with digital marketing products and services.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy enterprise-grade server-based solutions.
• Follow Agile methodologies to release new features.
• Coordinate with other teams in a data-sharing system.

Skills

Python

Backend software engineering

Cloud-based technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Database fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

JIRA

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

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 possible 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 a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visitwww.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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Location:

USA - Remote - Illinois

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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