Backend Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

PlayOn is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of web applications that are enjoyed by millions of high school sports fans across the country.

In Short

• Develop a variety of APIs and services powering public-facing web applications
• Contribute to the maintenance and maturation of .NET APIs and services
• Design and implement performant solutions meeting product requirements
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers
• Improve the overall quality, performance, and stability of the backend APIs, services and applications
• Make new technology recommendations based on research and knowledge
• Learn the structure of a complex, mature software application, and be able to identify and repair problems

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development of web applications
• Strong initiative and creative thinking for product development
• Strong understanding and experience with C# .NET, SQL, and REST APIs
• Experience with source control using Git/GitHub
• Knowledge and interest in sports, sports management, and statistics
• Experience with AWS, including S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch
• Proficiency with load testing and performance monitoring
• Familiarity with CDNs such as CloudFront, Akamai or Fastly
• Experience working on a high-traffic public-facing website
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent preferred

Benefits

• Ownership over Participation
• Team over Stars
• Growth over Comfort
• Fairness over Popularity