PlayOn is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build and scale systems powering web experiences used by millions of high school sports fans. This role is embedded in a product development team and combines strong backend delivery ownership with hands-on implementation of AI-driven, agentic development workflows.
You’ll focus primarily on backend architecture and delivery, partnering closely with product and engineering teams to apply AI-driven automation that improves flow from product vision through implementation and delivery while increasing speed and software quality.
The outcomes you’ll deliver
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Build, maintain, and improve APIs and services powering public-facing applications
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Deliver performant, reliable backend solutions aligned to product requirements
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Drive backend architecture and API design decisions that improve scalability, resiliency, and maintainability
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Lead modernization efforts, including migrations, framework/runtime upgrades, and technical debt reduction
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Improve site stability through proactive monitoring, incident response, and operational hardening
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Increase engineering efficiency and quality through practical AI-driven workflows and measurable improvements in cycle time, defect reduction, and release confidence