Senior Software Engineer

WeTheHobby is a thriving sports entertainment company with global reach, headquartered in Rochester, NY. We value creativity, diversity, innovation, dedication, and our community!

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Strong growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• A team that cares about one another
• Welcoming and inclusive culture

WeTheHobby is looking for a skilled and solution-driven Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the server-side logic, database architecture, and APIs that support our platforms. You will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to create scalable and secure systems that enhance our customer experience.

This role is based out of our innovative sports card store in the Neighborhood of the Arts, Rochester, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust backend services.
• Application design, including the authoring of design documents, flow charts, sequence diagrams, and other artifacts that make successful on-time delivery possible.
• Create and optimize database schemas, queries, and models for performance and scalability.
• Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and maintain high uptime for our growing user base.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of the applications you build.
• Leading service/software implementation by contributing to the codebase, acting as an example of how to write testable, maintainable code which can adapt to the changing needs of our users.
• Work on payment gateways, live streaming tools, and other third-party integrations to enhance platform functionality.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Participate in planning and strategy meetings to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Ensuring the quality of the application development remains high through the application of best practices like automated testing, peer code reviews, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to bring innovative solutions to the team.
• Familiarity with Design Patterns (GOF, etc.), Paradigms and SOLID principles. A focus on continuously improving one’s craft (software development). Ability and desire to mentor other engineers.

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development
• At least 2 of those years have been focused on designing, building, deploying, and maintaining DOTNET Applications
• 5+ years leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Strong knowledge of database design, modeling, and optimization (both SQL and NoSQL)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of GraphQL, Rest, sockets, SignalR pub/sub and buses preferred.
• Experience with enterprise software development platforms, Dotnet.
• Knowledge of modern software development practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Docker, etc.).
• Familiarity with modern frameworks, Express.js, Dotnet.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices, event-driven architecture a plus
• Understanding of security best practices in software development
• Experience with eCommerce platforms or systems (e.g., BigCommerce, Square)
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React.js) for better collaboration

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work effectively in small teams with excellent communication skills.
• Strong multitasking skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated salary range for this position based upon location in Rochester, NY and experience is $98,000 - $132,000

To comply with Federal law, WeTheHobby participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility.