Staff Backend Engineer
Core
Architect, build, and evolve backend APIs, services, and event-driven workflows supporting millions of daily users and thousands of sports organizations.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript)
Builds
Scalable backend systems, APIs, services, data models, and integrations for a youth sports platform.
Domain
Sports technology / Distributed systems
Required skills
Node.js, TypeScript, SQL, relational database optimization, event-driven architecture, service-oriented architecture, caching strategies, observability, production debugging, systems thinking, technical leadership, mentorship
Preferred skills
Elasticsearch, BigQuery, analytics pipelines, AI-assisted engineering workflows
Responsibilities
Architect and build backend APIs and services; lead ambiguous technical initiatives; improve system reliability and performance; debug complex production issues; mentor engineers; partner with cross-functional teams on roadmap delivery.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
