Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

Underdog is the fastest-growing sports gaming company, focused on creating engaging user experiences and innovative game designs for sports fans in America.

In Short

• Build the backbone of Underdog’s data ecosystem by designing and deploying internal APIs and workflows.
• Create robust, scalable microservices for real-time, high-volume data needs.
• Own greenfield projects to shape the future of the business with scalable backend systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and data scientists for elegant solutions.
• Ensure system reliability with monitoring, alerting, and logging tools.
• Drive impactful technical initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Champion engineering excellence through mentorship and code reviews.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in building microservices and APIs in a cloud environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Go programming language.
• Experience in scaling backend systems and designing enterprise APIs.
• Strong focus on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO with flexibility around NFL season.
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• $500 home office allowance.
• Connected virtual culture with a distributed workforce.
• 5% 401k match, FSA, and comprehensive health benefits.