WIT Sports
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)
WIT SportsUnited States7 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology

Company Description

About WIT: WIT is the best-in-class digital activation platform that revolutionizes the way consumer brands engage with customers, and powers some of the most exciting, turnkey experiences in sports and entertainment. WIT's supercharged experiences elevate marketing efforts, capture first-party data, enhance brand loyalty and drive revenue. Partners include over 200 premier consumer brands and sports teams. Recognized as a 2x Sports Business Journal Best Place to Work in Sports, a 2x Front Office Sports Best Employer in Sports, and an Inc. Magazine Best Workplace.


Role Description

We're looking for an exceptional Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our rapidly growing team as we strive to be the #1 gamification platform for sports teams and brands. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will work across our entire technology stack to build and scale out our world class platform that millions of fans engage with. You will be instrumental in architectural decisions, mentoring junior developers, and driving technical excellence throughout our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring that our platform remains at the forefront of innovation, delivering unparalleled value to our partners. Grit, determination, creative problem-solving skills and humility are all key. In return, you will be competitively compensated and will have the opportunity to make a tremendous impact at a rapidly growing post Series A company as we strive to revolutionize fan engagement. *Applicants must be located in the United States or Canada*


Key Responsibilities

  • Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using modern frameworks and technologies that power real-time fan engagement features
  • Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless fan experiences that meet business objectives
  • System Architecture: Lead technical architecture discussions with the team to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure systems that impact our platform’s future
  • Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct regular code reviews, implement testing frameworks, and uphold best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software
  • Team Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring code quality and best practices across the team
  • Availability & Support: Ensure high availability during peak sporting events with increased application traffic and load, and provide real-time support for production issues when needed 
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks across the stack, implementing optimizations to enhance application speed and efficiency


Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Proven track record (6+ years) building scalable, production-grade web applications using a modern JavaScript framework (preferably React with Next.js)
  • Extensive experience building scalable backends and RESTful APIs utilizing Node.js or PHP
  • Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB) with significant experience
  • Familiarity with various AWS services (EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, S3, Lambda)
  • Ability to initiate and drive projects with open-ended guidance and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into technology solutions


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses with long-term incentives
  • Stock options and equity participation
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Access to exclusive sporting events and industry networking opportunities
  • Fully remote 
  • Generous budget for work-related equipment (laptop, monitor, etc.)
  • Flexible PTO program with generous unlimited vacation days and paid holidays
  • Company 401(k) plan

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