As a Senior Software Engineer on the growth team, you’ll be part of a team that will establish and transform the organization’s practice around experimentation and growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design and implement these solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, has a strong problem-solving mindset, and can work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Provide technical leadership within the engineering team by setting technical direction, guiding architectural decisions, and promoting best practices.Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their professional growth and skills development.Act as a subject matter expert in specific areas of technology or domains relevant to our products, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.Lead cross-functional teams and projects, coordinating efforts, and ensuring effective communication between team members.Act as a technical point of contact for cross-functional teams and provide guidance on technical matters.Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to define long-term technical strategies and roadmaps.Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and different perspectives.Lead by example in terms of code quality, software design, and adherence to coding standards.Take ownership of critical technical challenges and provide guidance to the team in resolving complex issues.Influence technical decisions and advocate for best practices in software development across the organization.Represent the engineering team in meetings with stakeholders, articulating technical solutions and project progress.Play a key role in recruiting and onboarding new engineering talent, contributing to the growth of the team.
The Person: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.7+ years of experience in software engineering.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Strong understanding of distributed systems and full-stack development,String programming skills with multiple front-end frameworks (ex. React,
Vue.js).Strong experience developing REST API’S with multiple programming languages (ex. Node, RubyOnRails, GoLang).Strong understanding of feature flagging, A/B testing and experimentation concepts and tools (ex. LaunchDarkly, Split, Optimizely).Experience integrating with Customer Data Platforms (ex. Segment, GTM)Experience with agile software development methodologies.Experience with relational and non-relational databases (ex. Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.
PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.
Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS
PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!
Some benefits we offer include:
• Competitive salary
• Multiple Medical options to choose from
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Open PTO Policy
• 401K plan with company match
• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment
Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.
