Sigma Software Group

Lead/Principal Go Developer (AdTech)

Sigma Software Group  •  Kharkiv, UA (Onsite)  •  16 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you ready to take on a high-impact role in building cutting-edge advertising technology? We are looking for a Lead/Principal Go Developer to join our team and design a high-load, low-latency real-time bidding platform.

At Sigma Software, we deliver innovative, scalable solutions that empower industries and drive measurable results. You will work alongside talented professionals in a culture that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Why join us? We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology.

CUSTOMER

Our customer is a globally recognized technology-driven company operating in the digital advertising space. They specialize in delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that empower advertisers to optimize campaigns in real time. With a strong culture of innovation and excellence, they are committed to building platforms that shape the future of programmatic advertising.

PROJECT

The project is a strategic self-service advertising solution designed to make streaming inventory more accessible, measurable, and performance-driven for advertisers of all sizes. It includes a real-time bidding and optimization platform capable of handling high-load, low-latency auction mechanics. The system integrates forecasting.

  • Design and implement core Back-End services for real-time bidding, optimization, and ad delivery workflows
  • Build custom bidding agents for real-time bid decisioning
  • Develop high-load, low-latency components supporting real-time auction and delivery mechanics
  • Implement proprietary pacing, bid-shading, and optimization logic to improve campaign efficiency
  • Design and integrate forecasting capabilities for impressions, reach, outcomes estimation, and campaign planning
  • Work with OpenRTB, JSON, protobuf, and other ad-tech protocols and data formats
  • Integrate with data and metrics pipelines to support real-time optimization and reporting
  • Implement observability, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities (LGTM/ELK stack)
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, data, and ad operations stakeholders to deliver scalable performance advertising capabilities

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years of relevant experience as a Back-End Developer in commercial projects
  • Strong production experience with Golang
  • Experience designing and building high-load, low-latency distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with JSON-based integrations, protobuf or similar protocols
  • Experience with low-latency data stores and caching technologies such as Aerospike, Redis, ElastiCache or similar
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
  • Experience building production-grade services with strong reliability, scalability and observability requirements
  • Ability to work independently, reason through complex system trade-offs and contribute to architecture decisions
  • At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English

WILL BE A PLUS

  • Understanding of real-time bidding systems, auction mechanics and AdTech domain
  • Understanding of pacing, bid optimization, forecasting or performance advertising delivery mechanics
  • Experience working on DSP, SSP, Ad Exchange, ad server or performance marketing platforms
  • Experience with integration of LGTM/ELK or similar observability stacks

Additional Information

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
  • Self-motivated and proactive approach to work
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Sigma Software Group

About Sigma Software Group

Sigma Software Group, an award-winning and trusted IT partner, has been serving customers for over 22 years, providing comprehensive IT solutions to various businesses, ranging from startups to established software product houses. As one of Europe's substantial IT consultancies, it brings together a dedicated workforce of over 2,100 professionals in 40 offices across 19 countries. With a diverse client base, including more than 300 enterprises, including Fortune 500 stalwarts, Sigma Software Group is a preferred choice for developing solutions that help businesses create cutting-edge products while meeting their unique needs.

Sigma Software Group operates as a dynamic ecosystem of tech companies, offering 25 ready-to-implement innovative products and 40+ value-added services. Furthermore, Sigma Software Group is committed to fostering innovation through initiatives such as the Sigma Software Labs business incubator, Sigma Software University, the SID Venture Partners VC Fund, UA Tech Network, Techosystem, the European Business Association, and other collaborative efforts.

Since 2015, Sigma Software Group has consistently earned recognition on the IAOP's prestigious World's Top 100 Outsourcing list. The company's accomplishments have also been acknowledged by prominent global media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, The Times, and Reuters.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Stockholm, SE
Year Founded
2002
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