Senior Backend Engineer

September 20

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Helping families elevate the next generation through sports. A part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family.

Software • Mobile Apps • Sports • Technology • Baseball

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Description

Own and drive business-critical product areas including live video streaming, scorekeeping, fan experiences, and team management throughout our backend services. Develop and maintain scalable, robust, and efficient backend services. Lead Coach Crew team projects by collaborating with EM, PM, Design, QA, and other engineers across the company. Drive changes to our API and SDK to facilitate server/client communication. Collaborate on architectural decisions to ensure productivity + efficiency as our backend codebase grows. Improve existing systems' performance, reliability, scalability, and develop new features. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Ensure system security and data privacy compliance. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge. Create and maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.

Requirements

Experience scaling a codebase to a large number of users and engineers. Track record of successful projects utilizing Typescript and Node.js or another backend technology. Experience writing scalable, performant server-side code. A leader, willing to take ownership for the success of the team. Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to communicate solutions clearly. Strong background of successfully mentoring engineers. Enjoys building a collaborative atmosphere to create solutions to complex problems. 5+ years in a software development role. 3+ years experience with Node.js or another backend technology. 1+ years experience leading and implementing complex designs. Experience with TypeScript is preferred. Experience with a system deployed in an AWS environment is preferred.

Benefits

Work remotely throughout the US* or from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY. Unlimited vacation policy. Paid volunteer opportunities. WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable. Snack stipend - $60 monthly to have snacks shipped to your home office. Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HRA., and coverage for family/dependents. Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life. Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability. Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Vanguard, with a company match. Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing. Generous parental leave. DICK’S Sporting Goods Teammate Discount.