Senior Software Engineer

BlueSteps Connect; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSteps Connect is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead API development and data connector projects in a MarTech/AdTech context. You will design, build, and maintain backend services enabling reliable data exchange between systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and performant solutions, implementing connector logic, data ingestion and transformation, and improving reliability through testing and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience building and operating backend APIs.
• Experience with data integration or connector systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and software engineering principles.
• Marketing technology or advertising technology experience may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead API development and data connector initiatives.
• Design, build, and maintain backend services for data exchange.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Improve reliability through testing and operational best practices.

Skills

Backend APIs

Data integration

Connector systems

Distributed systems

MarTech/AdTech experience

Job description

The client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead work focused on API development and data connectors within a MarTech/AdTech environment. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain backend services and integration components that enable reliable data exchange between systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product and engineering requirements into scalable solutions, ensuring that APIs are robust, performant, and secure. Responsibilities will typically include implementing connector logic, handling data ingestion and transformation, troubleshooting integration issues, and improving system reliability through testing and operational best practices.

Candidates should have strong experience building and operating backend APIs and data integration or connector systems, along with a solid understanding of distributed systems and software engineering principles. Experience working in marketing technology or advertising technology may be helpful, and you are expected to contribute senior-level technical judgment, mentor others through best practices, and help drive continuous improvements to the engineering platform.