Senior Backend Engineer - DevOps Focus

Mediaocean is powering the future of the advertising ecosystem with technology that empowers brands and agencies to deliver impactful omnichannel marketing experiences. With over $200 billion in annualized ad spend running through its software products, Mediaocean deploys AI and automation to optimize investments and outcomes. The company's advertising infrastructure and ad tech tools are used by more than 100,000 people across the globe. Mediaocean owns and operates Prisma, the industry's trusted system of record for media management and finance, Flashtalking, the world's largest independent ad server and creative personalization platform, as well as Protected, the MRC-accredited ad verification solution for brand safety and fraud detection. Visit www.mediaocean.com for more information. 
Only applications with links to GitHub & LinkedIn profiles will be considered.  What You Will Do:   We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Back-End Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of our core backend systems. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications that power our critical business operations. You will also be involved in building and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, utilizing your DevOps skills to ensure efficient and reliable deployments. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers,and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Architecting and developing: Design and implement scalable and performant backend systems, APIs, and services 
• Implemented and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Docker. 
• Problem-solving: Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring system reliability and efficiency 
• Mentoring and collaboration: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth 
• Code quality and standards: Through code reviews and best practices, enforce and maintain high standards for code quality, readability, and maintainability 
• Performance optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize system performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks 
• Technology evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on our systems 

Who You Are:

• Extensive experience: 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns 
• Strong technical skills: Extensive experience and deep understanding of Python and relevant frameworks (Flask, FastApi, SQLAlchemy, Celery, Boto3). Experience in other backend languages is a plus (Java, Go) 
• Cloud experience: Strong familiarity with AWS
• Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub actions
• Database expertise: Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, and management (SQL and NoSQL)  
• API design: Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs or GraphQL APIs 
• Problem-solving aptitude: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues 
• Communication and collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers 
• Bachelor's or master's degree: In Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience  

Bonus Points:

• Contributions to open-source projects 
• Experience working in an Agile development environment 
• Experience with front-end development with React and TypeScript (or similar technologies) 

Why Mediaocean?

• Work-Life Balance: Open Paid Time Off (PTO), Flexible schedule, Company holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
• Total Rewards: Competitive salary, Full benefits package starting on your first day, Referral bonuses, Recognition awards, 401(k) with company match, Company HSA contribution up to $2,400
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Pharmacy,