Senior Backend Engineer, Gametime

• This role is for a senior technical leader who combines deep engineering expertise with strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to drive the direction of systems that make Gametime happen
• AI/Agentic Automation: Experience building AI/agentic automation; planning, tool use, context engineering; experience working with LLM evaluations to improve agentic systems
• Workflow Automation: Experience building with workflow orchestration platforms (Temporal, Amazon SWF, etc.)
• Backend Development: Proficiency in building reliable backend systems using Golang or Python
• System Design: Experience developing distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
• API Development: Capable of designing and maintaining well-structured internal and external APIs
• Event-Driven Systems: Experience working with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
• Databases: Solid experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL technologies (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Tools and Automation: Experience developing and owning tools and automation that empower different disciplines
• AI Fluency: Experience and comfortable using AI tools (e.g.,Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT)
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable solutions and shares knowledge through code reviews and discussion
• Communication: Determined to understand and support others through active listening and asking questions
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, especially in situations that have nuanced workflows and systems
• Domain Ownership: Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing solutions
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or related field
• Experience: 7+ years of experience building and engineering software, 2+ years building automation software

Desirable

• Gametime seeks a Senior Backend Engineer II for the Tools and Automation team
• This team is responsible for the technology that makes all the processes behind the scenes of our marketplace fast, effective, and efficient
• You’ll be expected to lead initiatives end-to-end - from identifying opportunities to delivering high-quality solutions that scale across teams and domains
• As a senior leader in the org, you’ll mentor others, influence architectural direction, and represent the team’s strategy across engineering, design, product, and operations
• Your domain will be comprised of both traditional and AI-driven automation (agentic) systems, ensuring that every workflow, service, and tool is efficient, resilient, and strategically aligned with company objectives
• Drive Agentic System Design and Technical Strategy - Lead the design and architecture of AI and automated systems and platforms that enable operational excellence across Gametime. Ensure designs are extensible, observable, and evolve with the company’s growth
• Own Foundational Systems - Take full ownership of critical backend systems that power automation and internal tools. Define long-term roadmaps, reliability standards, and performance goals. Align team and influence the org on LLM best practices
• End-to-End Delivery and Accountability - Drive projects from conception through production with clear milestones, proactive risk management, and measurable outcomes. Champion quality, maintainability, and operational excellence
• Lead Cross-Functional Execution - Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to translate complex business workflows into scalable automation. Anticipate future needs and ensure systems are built for change, not just completion
• Technical Stewardship and Mentorship - Elevate the technical bar by mentoring teammates through design reviews, code reviews, and collaborative programming sessions. Shape best practices and foster a culture of thoughtful, deliberate engineering
• AI and Automation Leadership - Leverage AI Code Generation tools to accelerate delivery while enforcing standards of clarity, reliability, and test coverage. Apply LLMs and automation thoughtfully, using them where they create strategic value
• Influence Beyond Code - Demonstrate ownership of the team’s mission by identifying high-impact opportunities, advocating for bold solutions, and ensuring alignment with Gametime’s strategic priorities
• Cultural and Organizational Impact - Contribute to building an inclusive, growth-oriented culture. Take initiative in defining how the team learns, collaborates, and scales its impact