Software Engineer II, Backend (Java)

Teamworks is a leading sports tech platform that powers over 6,500 organizations worldwide. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to modernize their Athlete Management System's backend architecture, improve system performance, and resolve customer-facing issues.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the modernization of AMS backend architecture, including removing deprecated code and upgrading legacy dependencies
• Resolve customer-reported bugs related to forms, queues, and backend workflows while adding appropriate test coverage
• Complete well-scoped feature work and participate in thoughtful code reviews
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, Product Managers, and your Engineering Manager to scope and deliver small-to-medium backend tasks with increasing autonomy
• Optimize API workflows and improve database performance, including identifying and fixing unoptimized PostgreSQL queries
• Contribute to infrastructure and DevOps efforts, supporting AWS environments and participating in CI/CD improvements
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain high system reliability and availability

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience building RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and database performance fundamentals
• Experience working in AWS environments and familiarity with modern CI/CD practices
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and communicate clearly across teams
• Enthusiasm for improving legacy systems and modernizing existing architecture rather than only building greenfield services
• Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Exposure to containerization and cloud modernization efforts
• Background in data-intensive or regulated environments such as banking or similar domains
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field