Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Devops Focus

Posted on 1/24/2025

Mediaocean

Mediaocean

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides software solutions for advertising management

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$125k - $130kAnnually

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

This is a hybrid position, requiring some in-office days.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
FastAPI
Python
NoSQL
SQL
Docker
CloudFormation
AWS
Terraform
REST APIs
Flask
Celery

You match the following Mediaocean's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in back-end software development
  • Extensive experience and deep understanding of Python and relevant frameworks (Flask, FastApi, SQLAlchemy, Celery, Boto3)
  • 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
  • Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, and management (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs or GraphQL APIs
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable and performant backend systems, APIs, and services
  • Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Docker
  • Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring system reliability and efficiency
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth
  • Enforce and maintain high standards for code quality, readability, and maintainability through code reviews and best practices
  • Continuously monitor and optimize system performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on our systems
Desired Qualifications
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Experience with front-end development with React and TypeScript (or similar technologies)

Mediaocean provides technology solutions for the advertising industry, helping clients manage and optimize their advertising campaigns across multiple channels and devices. Its main product is a platform that integrates media planning, buying, creative management, and analytics, allowing for a seamless workflow among various partners in the advertising ecosystem. This platform manages a significant portion of global media spending, making it a key player in the industry. Mediaocean operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients pay a subscription fee for access to its tools and network of partners. The company differentiates itself by offering additional services like training programs and continuously enhancing its platform with advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence. The goal of Mediaocean is to streamline the advertising process and improve business outcomes for its clients.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$39.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1967

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Flashtalking's cookieless solutions drive demand and industry recognition.
  • Innovid acquisition enhances dynamic creative optimization and verification capabilities.
  • Certified Service Partner Program expands reach with major advertising groups.

What critics are saying

  • Cookieless future challenges current data-driven strategies, requiring adaptation.
  • Innovid integration may pose operational challenges affecting service delivery.
  • Dependency on Comcast partnership could impact service offerings if disrupted.

What makes Mediaocean unique

  • Mediaocean manages $200 billion in media spend, showcasing its industry influence.
  • The platform integrates media planning, buying, and creative management seamlessly.
  • Mediaocean's SaaS model offers advanced tools and trusted partner networks.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Mental Health Support

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

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