API Engineer

LHH is currently looking for a Senior API Engineer to join our dynamic team, contributing to projects specializing in digital advertising infrastructure and data privacy compliance. The role involves leveraging advanced API integrations, scalable cloud architecture, and data governance frameworks.

Remote role, must work EST

Final interview is on-site, in-person

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend APIs for ad conversion tracking across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, and The Trade Desk - MUST HAVE
• Experience with conversion APIs, GDPR, CCPA, and data privacy - MUST HAVE
• Design scalable, event-driven systems using AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and Kinesis or RabbitMQ - MUST HAVE
• Collaborate with Connected TV (CTV) partners and attribution platforms to support cross-device and cross-platform tracking
• Implement and manage event tracking and conversion setup using Google Tag Manager

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a full-stack or backend software engineer, with a focus on ad attribution and scalable systems
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6) and Node.js, with experience developing user-facing applications and RESTful APIs
• AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, Step Functions, Batch, and data lake technologies
• Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, or RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with ElasticSearch, relational and non-relational databases, and data coordination workflows
• Working knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (Angular preferred; React, Vue.js, or similar acceptable)
• Familiarity with test-driven development, build tools (Webpack, Gulp, etc.), and front-end workflows

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required

Type of Role:

• Full-time, direct-hire permanent position