Back-End Engineer
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Summary
Back-end engineer at HotStreak fantasy sports platform in Los Angeles builds the technology stack powering fantasy sports features, focusing on database design, system scaling, and development. Core technologies include Ruby on Rails, Postgres/ActiveRecord, Redis, GraphQL, SideKiq, RabbitMQ, and real-time data processing.
Compensation: $100k – $180k • 0.0% – 2.0%
Responsibilities
- Build out the technology stack powering HotStreak with an emphasis on database design, system scaling, and all-around development.
- Write clean, scalable code with a high degree of autonomy
- Contribute to product and design discussions
- Learn new technologies and frameworks as needed
- Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization
Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering or Computer Science is required; applicants with graduate degrees are also welcome.
- 4+ years experience
- Experience with Ruby on Rails, Postgres/ActiveRecord, Heroku, Redis, GraphQL, SideKiq, RabbitMQ, real-time data processing, are all a plus
- Expert understanding of object-oriented design, polymorphism, inheritance
- Enjoy coding and solving complex problems in clean, concise and extendable ways.
- Comfortable in early-stage, fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Interest in and/or experience with Sports and/or Gaming are ideal but not required
Comp/Benefits
- Commensurate with experience
- Potential for equity upside for the right candidate
EOE HotStreak Fantasy is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.