Backend Software Engineer, Live Nation

Insomniac

$130-140k

SQL

AWS

Kubernetes

GraphQL

Redis

Linux

Postgres

Git

Unix

REST API

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

More information about location

Office located in Calabasas, CA

Entertainment events promoter and producer

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Entertainment events promoter and producer

1001+ employees

B2CLifestyleMusicEntertainmentEvents

Be an early applicant

$130-140k

SQL

AWS

Kubernetes

GraphQL

Redis

Linux

Postgres

Git

Unix

REST API

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

More information about location

Office located in Calabasas, CA

1001+ employees

B2CLifestyleMusicEntertainmentEvents

Company mission

Live Nation's mission is to help live music fans more easily and quickly find concert tickets and information about their favourite artists and venues.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Do you enjoy dance music? Are you an experienced backend software engineer?
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and designing web based products
5+ years as a backend engineer in e-commerce or related industries
3+ years of experience with Go (required)
Strong understanding of microservices and event-driven systems
Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Git workflows, and SQL databases (Postgres preferred)
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Linux/Unix)
Experience writing automated tests (unit tests, integration tests, browser / E2E) (required)
Fluent in Git workflow (branching, merging, tagging, cherry picking)
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Bonus: Experience in ticketing, travel, or hospitality industries
Bonus: Experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and Redis for caching
Bonus: Experience configuring and managing Cloudflare services, including DNS, CDN, caching, and security features
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
May work in drastic temperature climates
Must be willing to travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

What the job involves

Insomniac is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help shape the technology powering some of the world’s biggest live experiences
You’ll design and build backend systems that support e-commerce, ticketing, and fan engagement, while working closely with our internal and offshore teams
Build and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Go
Design and optimize APIs (REST & GraphQL) to support apps and websites
Integrate and manage third-party services (Stripe, Braintree, Cloudflare, etc.)
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Monitor and troubleshoot systems with modern observability tools
Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable and innovative solutions

Our take

Live Nation is the world's leading live entertainment company, sitting at the top of the market in live events and ticketing. Formed in 2009, it is a major international company, with key business segments made up of concerts, ticketing, and sponsorship and advertising.

Despite its dominant position in the market, the company saw an 84% drop in revenue during 2020 and the closure of live events. Since then, however, demand has been stronger than ever for their ticket sales. This is a reflection that live events remain a clear priority for consumers and has been further reflected in Live Nation's acquisitions of companies - like Goodlive - that complement and bolster Live Nation's portfolio.

In addition to live events, a key area to watch for Live Nation will be the rise of online concert streaming, like that undertaken by competitors such as Driift. Major festivals such as Glastonbury have trialled online concerts with mixed reviews. If it proves successful, this could be a major new section of the entertainment market and a big potential part of Live Nation's future ventures.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

11% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.62)

Company

Company benefits

Unlimited paid time off policy
Work from home opportunities
HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Company HQ

Barbican, London, UK

Leadership

Michael Rapino

(President and CEO, not founder)

They worked for 10 years in various marketing and entertainment capacities at Labatt’s Breweries of Canada. They held several roles at Clear Channel Communications, including President and CEO of Global Music. They were named CEO and President of Live Nation in 2005.

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