globaldevgroup
We are building the next generation of our Demand-Side Platform (DSP), enabling advertisers to access premium digital inventory through high-performance programmatic technology. Our bidder is at the heart of the platform, making real-time auction decisions and powering global advertising campaigns. We are looking for a Lead Backend Engineer (Go) to shape its architecture, performance, and future direction, while driving technical quality and helping grow the engineering team. ### Requirements Extensive experience in backend software development with Go; Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservice architectures; Experience building and operating high-performance, low-latency backend services; Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex performance and scalability challenges; Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from concept to production; Strong communication skills and experience working closely with Product; Leadership experience or strong potential and readiness to step into a technical leadership role. ### Will be a plus Experience with AdTech or Programmatic Advertising (auction mechanics, high-scale decisioning); Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments; Familiarity with data-intensive applications, analytics platforms, and large-scale aggregations; Understanding of Machine Learning concepts and production ML integrations; Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, or working with distributed external teams. ### Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services in Go; Analyze and optimize distributed systems and microservice-based architectures; Drive engineering quality through code reviews, technical leadership, and best practices; Contribute to architecture decisions, technology selection, and platform strategy; Collaborate closely with Product Managers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions; Work alongside Data Engineering and Machine Learning teams to integrate data-driven capabilities into bidder workflows; Help establish a strong engineering culture built around ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. ### What we offer 22 paid vacation days per year; 10 paid sick leave days per year; Paid public holidays; English coverage: client-sponsored group classes and GD English Speaking Club; Help and support from our caring HR team; Continuous professional growth and collaboration with talented colleagues; Competitive compensation for your efforts.