Senior Backend Software Engineer, Subscriptions Enablement

GameChanger believes in the transformative power of youth sports, fostering leadership, teamwork, and confidence. They aim to be the premier platform for youth sports moments, supporting coaches, parents, and volunteers. As a remote-first tech company based in NYC, GameChanger is dedicated to solving challenges in youth sports. The Senior Backend Software Engineer will focus on developing new features and ensuring the stability of the Subscriptions system, including creating new plans, tracking updates from providers like Apple, and managing user access. The role also involves improving system observability and overall health, utilizing TypeScript, Node.js, Redis, and PostgreSQL in an AWS environment.

Must Have

• Lead and collaborate on new feature development within 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.
• 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.

Good to Have

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with a system deployed in an AWS environment.

Perks & 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.
• WFH stipend - $500 annually.
• 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.

Location

GameChanger Remote - US

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Engineering

Compensation

• $160K – $180K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

Our compensation is part of a total compensation package that includes incentive, equity, and benefits for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

About GameChanger:

We believe in the life changing impact youth sports have on and off the field. Sports encourage leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and confidence – important life lessons that have the power to propel our youth toward meaningful futures. We recognize that without coaches, parents, and volunteers, organized youth sports could not exist. By building the first and best place to experience the youth sports moments important to our community, we are helping families elevate the next generation through youth sports.

So if you love sports and their community building potential, or building cool products is your sport, GameChanger is the team for you. We are a remote first, dynamic tech company based in New York City, and we are solving some of the biggest challenges in youth sports today.

The Position:

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll work on new features within our Subscriptions system as well as ensure its stability. This could range from creating new subscription plans, tracking updates from subscription providers like Apple, and ensuring users always have the access they paid for. Another focus will be on improving observability of the system and overall system health. Our backend APIs are built with TypeScript, Node.js, Redis, and PostgreSQL and run in AWS. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Subscriptions Enablement.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Who You Are:

• 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.

Perks:

• 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.

The target salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes incentive, equity, and benefits for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay.

DICK’S Sporting Goods has company-wide practices to monitor and protect the company from significant compliance and monetary implications as it pertains to employer state tax liabilities. Due to said guidelines put in place, we are unable to hire in AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our Interview Process & AI

We recognize that AI has become a common part of everyday life and professional work, and its use continues to evolve rapidly. Our perspective on AI in the hiring process will evolve as well. At this time, we ask that candidates please refrain from using AI tools during interviews and assessments, as we want to see your authentic self. We will clearly indicate if and when AI use is acceptable in the process. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All official recruitment communications from GameChanger will come from an email address ending in @gc.com or no-reply@ashby.hq.com. If you receive communication from any other domain, please be cautious, as it is likely fraudulent.

Compensation Range: $160K - $180K