Remote Staff Backend Software Engineer, A-Team

Description:

• As a Staff Backend Software Engineer at GameChanger, you will be part of the A-Team responsible for acquiring and activating basketball teams at scale.
• You will be in charge of team management, notifications, and third-party integrations related to tournaments.
• Your role involves setting the long-term technical direction and establishing APIs for third-party integrations.
• You will make architectural decisions within the backend to support web, iOS, and Android clients.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining scalable, robust, and efficient backend services.
• You will drive changes to the API and SDK for server/client communication and lead architectural decisions for codebase growth.
• Improving system performance, reliability, scalability, and developing new features are key aspects of the role.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions is essential.
• Ensuring system security, data privacy compliance, participating in code reviews, and maintaining technical documentation are part of the job.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in a software development role.
• 5+ years of experience with Node.js or another backend technology.
• 3+ years of experience leading and implementing complex designs.
• Experience scaling a codebase to a large number of users and engineers.
• Successful projects utilizing TypeScript and Node.js or another backend technology.
• Strong background in writing scalable, performant server-side code.
• Leadership skills, ownership mindset, outstanding problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and creating collaborative solutions to complex problems.
• Preferred experience with TypeScript and deploying systems in an AWS environment.

Benefits:

• Remote work throughout the US or the option to work from the modern office in Manhattan, NY.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Paid volunteer opportunities.
• WFH stipend of $500 annually for a comfortable work-from-home setup.
• Snack stipend of $60 monthly for snacks shipped to your home office.
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HRA, and coverage for family/dependents.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability leave including short-term and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings with a 401K plan and company match.
• Access to a wellness platform supporting mental, financial, and physical wellbeing.
• Generous parental leave.
• DICK’S Sporting Goods Teammate Discount.