Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Java)

Teamworks is a leading sports tech platform powering 6,500+ organizations worldwide. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to modernize their Athlete Management System's backend architecture, focusing on improving performance, scalability, and maintainability while guiding the transition to cloud-native infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a roadmap to modernize AMS’s backend architecture, including upgrading from Java 8 to a current LTS version
• Identify and implement asynchronous workflows and contribute to containerization efforts within AWS environments
• Remove deprecated code, eliminate unused dependencies, and modernize build systems
• Optimize API workflows and evolve database architecture, improving PostgreSQL performance and query efficiency
• Partner with Platform Engineering to improve CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and deployment workflows using tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, and Ansible
• Drive cross-product technical impact by influencing architecture decisions and mentoring engineers across teams
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain high system reliability and availability

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional backend engineering experience with demonstrated architectural ownership
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with at least one additional language such as Python, TypeScript, or C#
• Deep experience working with legacy Java technologies and modernizing existing systems
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, RESTful API design, and system performance optimization
• Operational experience with AWS and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Terraform, Kubernetes, or Ansible
• Experience designing scalable distributed systems and leading system design discussions
• Ability to operate autonomously, influence technical direction, and collaborate across product lines
• Experience migrating monolithic architectures toward containerized or service-based systems
• Background in data-intensive or secure environments
• Experience contributing to security posture improvements and vulnerability remediation (e.g., reducing CVEs)
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field