Principal Node/NestJS Developer

FloSports has led the way in establishing a world-class digital streaming experience for millions of fans, families, and athletes of underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator, both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real time analytics, powerful broadcast technology, and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries, and multi-episodic series. That’s what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry- the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and die-hard wrestlers, creators and devoted cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and casual sports fans… united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating the essential destination for our sports and we’re looking for people like you to help us!

THE ROLE: 

We are seeking a Principal Node/NestJS Developer to architect, lead, and deliver highly scalable and high-performance backend systems using Node.js and NestJS. This role emphasizes designing complex, robust APIs, defining sophisticated data models, and ensuring seamless and highly efficient integration with frontend applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic vision, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering modular, maintainable, and innovative solutions aligned with our long-term business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Principal-level developer (10+ years) with extensive experience architecting and developing scalable backend systems and APIs from scratch using Node.js and NestJS.

• Lead technical strategy and architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, performant, and maintainable over the long term.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering growth and enhancing technical capabilities.

• Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI teams, and frontend developers to define detailed system requirements, integration strategies, and implementation plans.

• Extreme attention to detail, ensuring the delivery of precise data models and endpoints tailored to complex views and user experiences.

• Champion best practices for backend engineering, including coding standards, testing strategies, CI/CD processes, and performance optimization.

• Ownership: Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, drive initiatives, and innovate continuously to meet and exceed business objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Principal-level expertise (10+ years) developing and architecting enterprise-grade, high-performance APIs using Node.js and NestJS.

• Deep proficiency with advanced TypeScript features (including generics, decorators, asynchronous programming, etc.).

• Expert-level understanding of object-oriented programming, architectural patterns, and system design for creating modular, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

• Demonstrated experience architecting and maintaining large-scale NX monorepos, including complex project structures, shared libraries, and build configurations.

• Extensive experience collaborating with frontend engineering teams to architect seamless, efficient integration strategies between backend APIs and UI applications.

• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts, ask insightful questions, and facilitate effective problem-solving discussions across teams.

• Ownership: Proven track record of proactively driving results, owning end-to-end solutions, and demonstrating innovative problem-solving to achieve strategic business objectives.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. 

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman

• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule

• All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas

• Annual equity awards for all top performers

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

• Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately

• Progressive parental leave policies

• Flexible paid time off

• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events

• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach

• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week