Senior Python Engineer

<p>This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).</p><p></p><p>We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.<br/><br/><u>At Almedia, you’ll:</u></p><ul><li><p><strong>Own way more, way earlier</strong> — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.</p></li><li><p><strong>Push harder, get further</strong> — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.</p></li><li><p><strong>Join a rare environment</strong> — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.</p></li><li><p><strong>Fully present</strong> — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.<br/></p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Senior Python Engineer</strong></h2><p></p><p>You’ll help <strong>design, build, and optimise</strong> the backend systems that power Almedia’s payout automation and growth experiments. Your work will support turning complex business logic into <strong>reliable, data-driven systems</strong> that improve user experience and drive revenue.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Types of problems you’ll be solving</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Build and scale <strong>automated payout structure generation and transformation systems</strong></p></li><li><p>Design <strong>dynamic, personalised payout algorithms</strong> based on user behaviour</p></li><li><p>Implement <strong>A/B testing infrastructure</strong> for payouts</p></li><li><p>Develop <strong>high-performance Python systems</strong> integrated with data and ML pipelines</p></li><li><p>Help improve <strong>system reliability, maintainability, and performance</strong></p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Your role</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Take ownership of <strong>tasks within the design, development, and deployment</strong> of backend systems</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, and product teams to integrate systems</p></li><li><p>Contribute to frameworks for <strong>experiment setup, versioning, and evaluation</strong></p></li><li><p>Assist in refining <strong>architecture and processes</strong> to improve scalability and efficiency</p></li><li><p>Learn from senior engineers and participate in technical discussions</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>You have</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Experience building or supporting <strong>production backend systems in Python</strong></p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of <strong>software architecture, system design, and clean code</strong></p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>data pipelines, A/B testing, or algorithmic personalisation</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong <strong>SQL and cloud (AWS/GCP) skills</strong></p></li><li><p>Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and data science teams</p></li><li><p>Willingness to take ownership of your work and grow into larger responsibilities</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Bonus points for</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Experience with <strong>ML pipelines, model deployment, or adtech systems</strong></p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>payout, reward, or incentive systems</strong></p></li><li><p>Passion for <strong>gaming, data-driven experimentation, and automation</strong></p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What makes you a great fit</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Own Everything:</strong> Take responsibility for your work and deliver high-quality solutions</p></li><li><p><strong>Raise the Bar:</strong> Write clean, reliable code and continuously improve your work</p></li><li><p><strong>Move Fast:</strong> Be pragmatic, solution-focused, and contribute to impactful systems</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Why Almedia?</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Scale With Almedia</strong>: Have a real impact and grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.</p></li><li><p><strong>High-Growth Environment</strong>: We encourage all staff to take ownership of projects and consistently raise the bar.</p></li><li><p>Do More, Get More: <strong>Generous bonus scheme</strong> to ensure great, proactive work is valued</p><p></p></li></ul><p>We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.</p>