Lead Backend Engineer (Payments) (Remote)

Remote

Engineering /Full Time/ Remote

About Us:

Live experiences help people cross today’s digital divide and focus on what truly connects us – the here, the new, this once-in-a-lifetime moment that’s bringing us together. To fulfill Gametime’s mission of uniting the world through shared experiences, we make it easy for people to discover and access the live experiences that matter most.

With platforms on iOS, Android, mobile web and desktop supporting more than 25,000 events across the US and Canada, we are reimagining the event ticket industry in order to move at the speed of life.

Engineering at Gametime:

You will be a pivotal member of the Engineering team that builds and supports client-side applications and backend systems that power the Gametime experience for millions of users. At Gametime, we prioritize empowering our engineers to take ownership of their code, cultivating a culture centered around testing, code reviews, metrics/observability, experimentation, and operational excellence. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, enjoyable, and inclusive environment that embraces and values the contribution of diverse ideas.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Backend Engineer to be the first hire for our Payments Team. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the trajectory of the team, taking ownership of critical areas including payment processing, supplier payments, fraud detection/prevention, sales tax, and accounting ledger. 

• Ownership of Key Areas
• Play a pivotal role in the initial discovery phase, leveraging your experience to understand the systems that support our payments and transactions, engaging with stakeholders across departments to understand their needs, and strategically scoping the roadmap and technical changes needed.
• Operate in a role with high visibility, responsibility, and autonomy, taking full ownership of all key areas for the team.
• Design and implement robust solutions to ensure the reliability and security of financial processes.
• Interface with multiple departments to shape the team's roadmap and ensure alignment with overall company objectives.
• Have a direct impact on the success of the team by influencing technology decisions and driving innovative solutions.
• Lead the design and execution of impactful projects end-to-end from ideation to production launch.
• Team Building and Leadership
• As the inaugural team member, lead and help build the Payments Team, influencing its direction and success.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture, attracting top talent to the team.
• Influence Gametime’s technology and team by giving tech talks, mentoring and promoting engineering best practices.
• Chart your growth path with the opportunity to transition into Engineering Management, leveraging your experience to mentor and lead a growing team.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 6+ years of full-time backend software engineering experience
• 1+ years of experience as a Team/Tech Lead 
• Prior experience in the FinTech industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of financial technologies, payment systems, and/or accounting solutions.
• Proficiency in at least one backend server language (e.g. Golang, Ruby, Python, Java, C++, C#, Rust, Scala)
• Production experience with database storage systems, SQL (Postgres, MySQL, Cloud Spanner) and/or NoSQL (Mongo, DynamoDB, Bigtable, Cassandra)
• Experience with cloud native technologies
• 4+ years of experience working with a major cloud platform (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Experience with containers, microservices architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), serverless, observability
• Experience building high throughput, fault-tolerant, distributed systems
• Experience working in a fully remote team
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach
• Ability to clarify ambiguity and work in dynamic fast-paced startup environment

What we can offer:

• Flexible PTO
• Equity
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs
• WFH monthly stipend
• $1000 home office setup grant
• $100/mo in Gametime credits
• Diverse family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Wellness programs
• Tenure recognition

$209,000 - $230,000 a year

At Gametime pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Gametime is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.