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Staff Software Engineer, Data Analytics and Science

Alpharetta, GA Remote Hybrid
Git Cassandra DynamoDB Keras Streaming Python Azure GCP SQL PyTorch Kubernetes PostgreSQL MongoDB AWS Docker MySQL TensorFlow
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THE ROLE  

PlayOn is looking to hire a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Data Analytics & Science team. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and participating in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and implement cloud native software solutions that meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, has a strong problem-solving mindset, and is able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Our vision is to build a ticketing and streaming platform for high school sports that is reliable, scalable, and user-friendly. We strive to provide a seamless experience for parents, students, and fans to purchase tickets and stream live events. Our platform will be accessible from any device, anywhere, anytime. We will leverage the latest technologies and best practices in software engineering to build a robust and secure platform that meets the needs of our users. We are committed to continuously improving our platform and providing exceptional customer support. Our goal is to be the go-to platform for high school sports ticketing and streaming, enabling communities to come together and support their local teams. 

THE OUTCOMES WE EXPECT.   
Drive consumer engagement by leading the team to implement impactful data driven features.
Outcome/Key Result:  Fine tune Recommender for short-form content
Outcome/Key Result:  Develop decision logic to automatically detect significant score changes within a sporting event
Outcome/Key Result:  Create novel applications of our internal data to improve streaming experience
Outcome/Key Result: Enhance the technology and data culture at PlayOn through enablement programs and technical mentorship.

Technical Expertise   
Our Staff Software Engineer acts as a subject matter expert in data analytics and science, sharing knowledge and insights with the team and driving data initiatives forward.  They take ownership of critical technical challenges and provide guidance to the team in resolving complex issues.  They lead by example when it comes to code quality, software design, and adherence to coding standards, and promote best practices while driving technical direction.    
 
Influential Leadership  
While being an individual contributor, our Staff Software Engineer mentors and coaches junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their professional growth and skills development.  They ensure that a culture of innovation and inclusivity is fostered and protected.  They also play a key role in recruiting and onboarding new engineering talent, contributing to the growth of the team.   
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration  
Our Staff Software Engineer leads cross-functional teams and projects, coordinating efforts, and ensuring effective communication between team members while acting as a technical point of contact for these team members and providing guidance on technical matters.  They represent the engineering team in meetings with stakeholders, articulating technical solutions and project progress.  Our staff software engineer is passionate about collaborating with engineering and product leadership to define long-term technical strategies and roadmaps and contributing to the overall software architecture.  They are an evangelist for best practices in software development not only within their own team, but across the organization.   

THE TALENTS YOU BRING.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. 
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Strong understanding of cloud native software development principles and design patterns. 
  • Strong programming skills in Python 
  • Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and distributed systems. 
  • Strong understanding of domain-driven design (DDD) principles and practices. 
  • Experience with agile software development methodologies. 
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus. 
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI) and related technologies (e.g., Git, Docker, Kubernetes). 
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB) in a cloud native environment. 
  • Experience with stream processing such as Flink SQL is a plus. 
  • Experience with ML Libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, scikit-learn) is a plus 
HOW YOU PLAY. 

Ownership over Participation 
You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges. 
  
Team over Stars 
You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed. 
  
Growth over Comfort 
You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.  
  
Fairness over Popularity 
You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW
 
The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.


WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS
 
PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!
 
Some benefits we offer include:
• Competitive salary 
• Multiple Medical options to choose from
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Open PTO Policy 
• 401K plan with company match 
• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment
 
Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.
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