[Remote] Back End Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barstool Sports is seeking a Back End Engineer to join their Engineering Department. This role involves maintaining and enhancing features across various projects while collaborating with the product and engineering teams to achieve core objectives.ResponsibilitiesOwn, but also perform maintenance and feature enhancements across an array of projectsWork with the product & engineering teamPerform the engineering lift needed to accomplish our core objectivesKeep up with the latest technologiesPick the best tool for the jobWrite stable high-quality code for high-traffic production environmentsDesign REST APIs that other devs enjoy usingWrite and maintain unit and integration testsSkills2+ years of engineering experience in Javascript/TypeScriptAbility to think at a high level about product strategy and visionSelf-motivated and able to efficiently run with a project without close supervisionAbility to work well with diverse stakeholdersExcellent communication skills — you should be able to clearly articulate your decisionsNodeJS/TypeScriptMongoDB, MySQL, SnowflakeExperience writing stable high-quality code for high-traffic production environmentsDesigning REST APIs that other devs enjoy usingUp-to-date knowledge of Cloud Vendors (AWS or GCP)Writing and maintaining unit and integration testsKnowledge of serverless architecture is a plusExperience with Infrastructure as Code frameworks (we use Serverless)Content Publishing/CMSVideo & Streaming (ffmpeg, hls, video delivery, QOS, etc)EcommerceAd TechPodcasts/Audio TechExperience with Transcription or other commercial ML toolsBenefitsCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter BenefitsA 4% 401(k) employer matchUnlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in DecemberMonthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursementEmployee discount to the Barstool Sports storeFinancial wellness benefits through OriginA monthly stipend for UberEatsCompany OverviewBarstool Sports is a digital sports, entertainment and media brand that delivers content across multiple platforms. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.barstoolsports.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBarstool Sports has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.