Senior Software Engineer II (Backend)

About Us:

Live experiences help people cross today’s digital divide and focus on what truly connects us – the here, the new, this once-in-a-lifetime moment that’s bringing us together. To fulfill Gametime’s mission of uniting the world through shared experiences, we make it easy for people to discover and access the live experiences that matter most.

With platforms on iOS, Android, mobile web and desktop supporting more than 25,000 events across the US and Canada, we are reimagining the event ticket industry in order to move at the speed of life.

The Role: 

As a Senior Software Engineer II at Gametime, you will join the engineering team that builds integrations for and supports our suppliers. You will spec, build, test, review, deploy and monitor code that is ultimately used by millions. We aim to champion a collaborative, fun and inclusive environment where all ideas are welcome. Your leadership will shape the technology, processes and decisions that foster a high-performing engineering culture

What you'll do/own:

• Collaborate with Product, Design, Data and backend engineers to ensure product roadmap items are delivered on time.

• Learn about our Suppliers intimately

• Build, test, monitor, and maintain our microservices and infrastructure.

• Develop and maintain reliable APIs (both external and internal facing) that support upwards of 1 million RPM

• Write high quality code with accompanying tests.

• Support team success via conducting code reviews and leading design discussions

• Lead the design and execution of impactful projects end-to-end from ideation to production launch.

• Influence Gametime’s technology and team by giving tech talks, mentoring and promoting engineering best practices.

Our ideal candidate:

• 8+ years of full-time software engineering experience

• Significant experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with demonstrated experience leading projects and teams.

• 4+ years of experience working with a major cloud platform (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

• Experience working with database storage systems, SQL (Postgres, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (MongoDB, CouchDB, DynamoDB, Bigtable, Cassandra)

• Experience building high throughput, fault-tolerant, distributed systems.

• Experience working with a fully remote team.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Proficient understanding of distributed code versioning tools, such as Git.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative approach.

• Ability to clarify ambiguity and work in dynamic fast-paced startup environment

• Customer and product centric mindset

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration systems.

• Experience working with CI/CD tools.

• Experience with e-commerce systems or ticketing platforms.

• Knowledge of conversion optimization techniques and A/B testing.Experience building microservices and event driven systems.

What we can offer:

• Flexible PTO

• Competitive salary & equity package

• Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability benefits

• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs

• Unlimited snacks, drinks

• Company happy-hours, events and outings

• Wellness programs

• Tenure recognition

$200,000 - $220,000 a year

At Gametime pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Gametime is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.