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Software Architect (AdTech)
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandPosted 2 months ago
Full-timehybridMid-Senior Level
Job Description
- Design, architect, and oversee the implementation of AdTech solutions, including SSPs, DSP integrations, ad servers, RTB pipelines, header bidding systems, identity frameworks, analytics pipelines, and auction engines
- Act as a technical driver across multiple initiatives, ensuring architectural consistency, quality, and scalability
- Stay up to date with evolving AdTech standards (OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST, GPP, TCF 2.2, UID2, RampID, etc.)
- Lead the discovery and assessment phases, including architecture reviews, gap analysis, and solution scoping
- Provide technical estimation, advisory services, PoCs, and support during pre-sale activities
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable and compliant technical architectures
- Define architectural standards, best practices, reference models, governance rules, CI/CD expectations, and operational guidelines
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure high-quality implementation and adherence to architectural decisions
- Provide recommendations for solution design, performance tuning, data modeling, and cost optimization
- Guide teams in building future-proof, maintainable, and scalable software components
- Mentor engineers, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, and support professional growth of the team
- 7+ years of experience in software development
- 3+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role
- Strong proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C++, Golang, Rust, or Node.js
- Proven experience designing and building high-load, low-latency, and scalable cloud platforms
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.)
- Successful track record in consulting engagements, pre-sales activities, and client-facing presentations
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, performance optimization, messaging, caching, and API design
- Advanced level of English
WOULD BE A PLUS
- Experience in the AdTech domain (SSP, DSP, ad server, header bidding, OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST, user sync, identity solutions, audience data, measurement/attribution, etc.)
- Hands-on knowledge of real-time bidding systems and auction mechanics
- Familiarity with mobile ad delivery (iOS/Android)
- Experience designing SDKs, APIs, libraries, and integration frameworks
- Experience with ad integrations, analytics pipelines, consent management (TCF/GPP), and fraud detection
- Experience with Prebid ecosystem
- Understanding of privacy-driven architectures and GDPR/CCPA compliance principles
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Self-driven, independent, detail-oriented, and a responsible team player
- Excellent communication skills and works well with both engineering teams and business stakeholders