Senior Backend Software Engineer, Subscriptions Enablement

GameChanger•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GameChanger is a remote-first, dynamic tech company based in New York City, focused on improving the youth sports experience. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will work on new features within our Subscriptions system, ensuring its stability and enhancing its observability. This role involves developing new subscription plans, tracking updates from providers like Apple, and guaranteeing users have continuous access to paid services. You will also contribute to improving the system's overall health and observability. The backend APIs are built using TypeScript, Node.js, Redis, and PostgreSQL, running in AWS. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Subscriptions Enablement.

Requirements

6+ years in a software development role.
4+ years experience with Node.js or another backend technology.
1+ years experience leading and implementing complex designs.
Experience with TypeScript is preferred.
Experience with a system deployed in an AWS environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate on new feature development within our Subscriptions Backend.
Make and give feedback on architectural decisions.
Improve existing systems’ observability, reliability, and maintainability.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Discuss tradeoffs and scope with Cross Functional stakeholders such as product or design.
Work with Data Engineers to ensure an accurate picture of subscription purchasing behavior.
Participate in an occasional on-call rotation with the team.

Benefits

Work remotely throughout the US or from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY.
Unlimited vacation policy.
Paid volunteer opportunities.
Technology stipend - $4,000 every 2 years after your start to make sure you have the latest and greatest technology.
WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable.
Learning stipend - $500 annually towards continued development.
Monthly physical, mental, wellness & learning stipend offered through Holisticly.
Monthly lifestyle stipend offered through Fringe.
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, HSA, and coverage for family/dependents.
Retirement savings - Traditional and Roth 401K plans are offered through Vanguard, with an immediate company match.
Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life.
Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability.
Company paid parental leave - up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Family building benefits offered through Progyny.
DICK’S Sporting Goods and their family of brands teammate discount.