Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Aditude

Senior Backend Engineer building scalable Go and Kafka systems for Aditude, an ad operations technology company. Designing distributed data-processing services, APIs, and analytics infrastructure for publishers.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-performance backend services using Golang, with a strong focus on scalable distributed systems and data processing using Kafka. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and implement software development best practices.

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Golang ProficiencyKafka ExperienceDistributed Systems ArchitectureCloud-Based Environment ExperienceMentorship and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Backend Software DevelopmentAlgorithmsData StructuresConcurrencyApache ArrowParquetPythonJavaTypeScriptMicroservices Architecture

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesApache FlinkApache Spark Streaming

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering

Industry Keywords

High-Performance AnalyticsFault-Tolerant SystemsContinuous MonitoringCode ReviewsDocumentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPythonSparkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Golang
Architect scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems for processing and streaming large volumes of data using Kafka
Collaborate with product management, frontend engineers, and data engineers to define and implement backend solutions meeting business requirements
Optimize system performance and reliability through continuous monitoring, profiling, and tuning
Drive software development best practices, code reviews, and documentation
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the engineering team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in backend software development
Strong proficiency in Go and deep understanding of its internals
Hands-on Kafka experience, including designing and deploying Kafka clusters, implementing producers and consumers, and managing topics and partitions
Experience building and optimizing large-scale distributed systems, preferably in a cloud-based environment such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and concurrency
Experience with Apache Arrow, Parquet, and similar data formats for high-performance analytics
Experience with Python, Java, or TypeScript
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
Knowledge of Apache Flink or Apache Spark Streaming
Familiarity with highly concurrent distributed system concepts
Not eligible for sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential
100% remote work
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Unlimited Time Off
11 Holidays
Christmas week to recharge
Opportunity to join a fast growing technology company