Take ownership of key platform systems
Lead technical delivery for major initiatives
Collaborate with brand teams to drive scalability and performance
Design, build, and maintain core backend services that support multiple Match Group brands
Collaborate closely with brand engineering teams to understand platform needs and deliver shared solutions
Lead technical design and implementation for major projects within the Core Platform domain
Contribute to platform scalability and reliability, ensuring high performance and availability
Mentor and support engineers on the team through code reviews, design discussions, and pairing
Champion best practices in code quality, observability, and test-driven development (TDD)

Strong experience in .NET Core / .NET 6+
Deep understanding of REST API design, microservices, and distributed systems
Experience with database design and optimization (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
Skills translating product and business requirements into scalable technical designs
The capability to break down complex problems into actionable, deliverable components
Experience estimating effort and managing technical trade-offs in large systems
Comfortability working across multiple repositories and large-scale codebases
Ability to quickly learn and document unfamiliar systems for others’ use
Strong debugging and troubleshooting abilities across service boundaries
Proven ability to partner with Product Managers, Architects, and cross-functional peers
Strong written communication for technical documentation and design proposals
Experience presenting designs and gathering feedback
Strong advocate for test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration
Experience integrating unit, integration, and end-to-end testing into CI/CD pipelines
Designed systems that are testable, observable, and maintainable
Ability to take ownership of validating work, not relying solely on QA teams
Demonstrated experience leading projects end-to-end within a team or domain
Experience mentoring mid-level and junior engineers and sharing best practices

Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-being
Financial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial security
Unplug – Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays so you can unplug
Career – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your work
Family – Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts
Company Gatherings – We host company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!

Senior Software Engineer – Temp

Key skills