Senior Software Engineer, Ticketing; Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Ticketing in Georgia (USA).

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Ticketing team, you will design, build, and maintain the backend systems that power live event access for thousands of schools. You will work with a distributed team to create scalable, reliable services that process millions of tickets annually. This role includes end-to-end ownership of APIs, microservices, and integrations—including payment systems—to ensure smooth fan experiences on game days.

You will mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and help mature a platform that supports event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, and more. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, handles high-volume, low-latency systems, and is passionate about building technology that directly impacts users.

• Design, implement, and maintain backend APIs and microservices supporting ticket creation, checkout, redemption, and reporting
• Integrate with payment platforms such as Stripe to ensure secure, scalable transactions
• Contribute to architectural decisions, design reviews, and RFCs for new and existing services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data, cloud engineering, QA, and product management, to deliver robust features
• Monitor system performance, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure operational reliability during peak usage
• Mentor engineers and contractors, review code, and improve engineering practices and documentation
• Participate in hiring and strengthen the technical culture of the team

• 5-8 years of professional software engineering experience, including designing and maintaining backend systems at scale
• Strong Java skills and experience with Postgre
  
  SQL; familiarity with Go, Type Script, or Python is a plus
• Experience with AWS services (Cloud Front, RDS, S3, EKS/ECS, SQS/SNS) and event streaming tools like Kafka
• Deep understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, alerting, and incident management practices
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments
• Experience integrating with Stripe or similar payment platforms preferred
• Familiarity with modern data pipelines and orchestration tools (e.g., Snowflake, Tinybird, Estuary, Dagster) preferred
• Strong mentorship skills and a passion for writing clean, maintainable, and reliable code

• Competitive salary and company equity (stock options)
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with remote work options
• Multiple medical insurance plans, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Employee emergency fund for unexpected expenses
• Open PTO policy and 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for growth, skill development, and career advancement in a high-impact environment

Thank you for your interest!