Senior Python Engineer IRC298729

Description:
The project is an AI platform for marketing, it connects marketing professionals, data, tools and AI in a single place. It is the simplest, safest and fastest way to realize the benefits of scaled AI – delivering better-informed creative ideas faster, at scale and at lower cost.
We’re endlessly curious and our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 2,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the robust and scalable backend systems that power our cutting-edge marketing technologies, including the AI platform. If you have a passion for building high-performance APIs, working with large datasets, and contributing to the future of AdTech, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms GCP and developing cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker).
• Knowledge of message queues/event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS) is highly desirable.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed system design.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Job responsibilities

• Design and Develop Robust Backend Systems
• Design, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable, and resilient backend services and APIs (REST, gRPC) that support our various data products and AI platforms.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Python using best practices and appropriate design patterns.
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define system architecture, data models, and integration strategies.
• Integrate with internal and external data sources, AI/ML services, and third-party APIs relevant to the AdTech ecosystem.
• Ensure Scalability, Reliability, and Performance
• Optimize existing backend services for maximum speed, scalability, and stability, handling large volumes of data and traffic inherent in the AdTech domain.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and address system issues.
• Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging of complex backend systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our deployment processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure interactions.
• Uphold Code Quality and Best Practices
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to guarantee the quality and reliability of backend components.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including API specifications, architectural diagrams, and system runbooks.
• Actively participate in the agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.