Senior Backend Software Engineer (Remote)

At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections.

Mindbody equips wellness entrepreneurs with technology to support thriving businesses and create exceptional experiences. Innovation and curiosity drive our culture, connecting businesses and individuals through cutting-edge solutions. Join us if you're passionate about enhancing wellness through technology.

The Role You’ll Play 

• Build the secure, scalable systems that power Mindbody’s wellness platform—helping studios thrive and consumers stay connected to what moves them. 


• Partner with Product, Design, and QA to bring features to life from ideation through deployment, always iterating with the end-user in mind. 


• Design and develop backend services and APIs that are robust, maintainable, and user-friendly. 


• Champion engineering excellence through practices like automated testing, thoughtful code reviews, and effective monitoring. 


• Push for simplicity and eliminate unnecessary complexity, all while delivering reliable, high-quality software that delights users. 


• Contribute to architecture decisions and help shape how microservices interact across a growing, service-oriented ecosystem. 


• Lead with curiosity—seeking feedback, learning from diverse perspectives, and mentoring others along the way. 


• Be a driving force for positive change, culture, and collaboration on a team that values autonomy and impact. 

Experience You Bring 

• Senior-level experience developing backend systems for large-scale SaaS platforms. 


• Proficiency in object-oriented languages like C#, Java, or Kotlin; comfort navigating a mixed stack (e.g., Python, React, Ruby). 


• Experience architecting and designing backend services in a microservices environment. 


• Familiarity with monitoring tools like New Relic or Kibana, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating system risks. 


• Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), design patterns, and Agile methodologies. 


• Skilled in SQL and relational databases, with a clear eye on performance and maintainability. 


• Strong communicator who collaborates well across roles and backgrounds. 


• Passion for delivering meaningful solutions, learning constantly, and helping others grow.