Staff Software Engineer

PlayOn is looking for a few highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Event Hub, Payments and Data Platform Development teams. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and participating in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and implement cloud native software solutions that meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, has a strong problem-solving mindset, and is able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our vision is to build a ticketing and streaming platform for high school sports that is reliable, scalable, and user-friendly. We strive to provide a seamless experience for parents, students, and fans to purchase tickets and stream live events. Our platform will be accessible from any device, anywhere, anytime. We will leverage the latest technologies and best practices in software engineering to build a robust and secure platform that meets the needs of our users. We are committed to continuously improving our platform and providing exceptional customer support. Our goal is to be the go-to platform for high school sports ticketing and streaming, enabling communities to come together and support their local teams.

Additional Responsibilities and Accountabilities for this Role

• 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.
• Drive architectural decisions and contribute to the overall software architecture.
• 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.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular JS or Ember.
• Strong understanding of robust JavaScript components and hooks.
• Strong understanding of cloud native software development principles and design patterns.
• Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#, Rust).
• Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns, such as SOLID, DRY, and GoF design patterns.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of domain-driven design (DDD) principles and practices.
• Experience with cloud native technologies such as containers (e.g., Docker), container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and service mesh (e.g., Istio).
• Experience with web application development using cloud native technologies such as microservices, APIs, and serverless functions.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI) and related technologies (e.g., Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB) in a cloud native environment.

How You Play

• Ownership over Participation - You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges. 




• Team over Stars - You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed. 




• Growth over Comfort - You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.




• Fairness over Popularity - You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making. 

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.