Senior Backend Software Engineer

Who you are

• 4+ years experience in software development with successful projects using TypeScript and Node.js
• 2+ years experience writing scalable, testable, performant server-side code
• 2+ years experience creating documentation that details how to break down projects and technical details for team members of varying expertise
• Willingness to mentor/train/work with other teams through documentation and live sessions on the best way to accomplish building features using the system we build/own
• Experience with version control and CI/CD systems such as Github, Bitbucket, and GitLab

What the job involves

• As a Senior Backend Platform Software Engineer, you'll maintain the health of our API server codebase (including the developer experience of working on it) and proactively find ways to improve it
• You'll collaborate on and support the frameworks and SDK that underpin GameChanger's development. Our backend APIs are built with TypeScript, Node.js, Redis, and PostgreSQL and run in AWS
• You will take an active part in the changes to our server-side codebase to make it more performant, productive, and scalable. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Core Services
• Implement changes to our API and SDK to facilitate server/client communication
• Introduce code patterns and tools to improve developer ergonomics
• Identify and improve inefficiencies within our backend codebase
• Participate in designing/redesigning critical parts of our system as our systems continue to scale and become more complex
• Learn best practices and share those with other engineers across the company
• Collaborate with peers within and outside of our team on critical decisions about how our applications are architected and built
• Investigate interesting challenges in scaling, security and architectural designs
• Participate in an occasional on-call rotation with the team

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation - Take time off work and travel the world. Enjoy unlimited vacation time.
• Remote Work - GameChanger’s can work from anywhere. You’ll receive a tech budget to make sure you’re set up for success.
• Health Insurance - We’ll make sure you stay healthy. Health, dental, vision, and other perks like a pre-tax FSA - we've got you covered.
• 401K Plan - We’re always looking ahead and so should you. Did we mention that we match?
• Tech Budget - You receive a large tech budget every two years. It’s yours to keep.
• Continued Learning - Tuition reimbursement, an annual flexible learning budget, mentorship opportunities, and more.
• Parental Leave - Get the time off you need with extended parental leave for both parents.
• Wellness - Stay fit and healthy on us. We offer a Gympass membership.
• Other Perks - Monthly Snack Boxes, Dick's Sporting Goods employee discount, Demo Day, Hack Day, virtual and in person team social events