• Job Description

  Req#: 25-46550
  
  
  Position Title: Sr Software Apps Engineer Backend Developer (Java or Kotlin)
  Interview Mode: Sunnyvale CA – 100 % Remote
  Duration: 12+ months
  Interview: Video
  
  Job Title: Sr. Software Development Engineer / Backend Developer (Java or Kotlin)
  Duration: 6 Months
  Location: Sunnyvale CA – 100% Remote
  Coding Test: Required
  
  Only W2 Opportunity. We can't do C2C
  
  Job Description
  Overview of the Team
  The Sports App Backend team is looking for seasoned back-end developers who are passionate about technology and excited about the potential of AI-driven innovations in sports experiences. Join a growing team helping to define and build a top-rated sports application.
  Team Mission
  As a back-end developer, you'll collaborate with talented engineers to design and build scalable, high-performance systems that deliver real-time sports data, personalized features, and engaging fan interactions used by millions. If you're passionate about building world-class technology and pushing boundaries in sports tech, this role is for you.
  Key Projects / Initiatives
  Sierra to Graphite Migration:
  The team serves APIs to mobile sports applications. Several existing APIs rely on older Data API versions nearing end-of-life. New APIs from the data team must be integrated, requiring compatibility validation and data gap resolution. This migration should be seamless for mobile clients.
  
  Success Metrics
  • Migration of 1–2 components/APIs per week (depending on complexity)
  • Meeting deadlines and project objectives
  • Delivering high-quality features and change requests into production
  
  Candidate Profile
  Must-Have Skills & Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Java or Kotlin development experience
  • 5+ years working with server-side API programming on Linux
  • Strong fundamentals in OOP, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience with scalable, high-performance web services
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure
  • Ability to produce well-designed, well-documented code
  Ideal Experience
  • 8+ years overall development experience
  • Exceptional analytical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and highly collaborative
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  Preferred Traits
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong collaboration and accountability
  • Quick learner, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
  • Passion for sports or fantasy sports
  Nice-to-Have Experience
  • Building GraphQL servers
  • Highly available distributed data services
  • AWS ecosystem (S3, DynamoDB, SQS, API Gateway)
  • Using AI tools to develop code and solve problems
  Key Attributes
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to maintainable and scalable solutions
  • Quality-driven and flexible
  
  Primary Responsibilities
  • Write thoroughly tested code for API migration
  • Manage the full end-to-end migration process:
    • Prioritize APIs for migration
    • Collaborate with data teams to address missing elements
    • Create PRs with complete testing and feature flags
    • Validate changes in staging environments
    • Deploy changes to production and monitor for issues
  • Ensure seamless and safe rollouts of migrated components
  
  Additional Details
  • Hiring Timeline: 4–6 weeks
  • Interview Process: 1–2 rounds
  • Work Location: Remote (within the US)
  • Time Zone: Must be able to work PST hours
  
  
  
  

• About the company

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