Senior Software Development Engineer

Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE)

UTA is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) to build scalable, high-performance services that power the agency's next-generation financial platform. This includes applications for deal execution, invoicing, payment distribution, and financial reporting. You'll play a critical role in architecting backend systems, integrating with external platforms, and delivering features that support complex revenue and transaction workflows across the business.

The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $190,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

System Design & Development

• Design and implement services that support revenue workflows, payment logic, and invoicing pipelines
• Build robust APIs and full-stack features using Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL, leveraging type-safe ORM tooling (Drizzle or Prisma preferred) for schema management and query composition
• Own integration with internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite) and external providers (e.g., banks, payment processors)
• Implement structured financial logic such as contingent payments, commission calculations, and milestone-based billing
• Integrate AI/LLM capabilities using Claude (Anthropic) and leverage Cursor as a core development tool to accelerate delivery

AWS & Infrastructure Engineering

• Build and deploy infrastructure in AWS using services like Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, SQS, and EventBridge
• Implement CI/CD workflows and monitoring across environments
• Ensure systems are fault-tolerant, scalable, and auditable, with proper instrumentation and alerting

Collaboration & Technical Execution

• Work closely with product managers, architects, and finance stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features
• Translate financial and contractual rules into deterministic, reusable service logic
• Drive quality, automation, and performance in a domain where correctness and compliance are critical

What You Will Need

• 7+ years software engineering experience with a focus on backend/full-stack development
• Experience with a TypeScript-native ORM in production (Drizzle or Prisma strongly preferred); comfort owning schema migrations, relations, and query optimization
• Deep experience with Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services: EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM
• Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, or similar), API integrations, and microservice patterns
• Strong understanding of data modeling, transaction workflows, and secure service architecture
• Comfortable working across systems where compliance, auditability, and financial accuracy are critical
• Experience with financial systems (payments, trust accounting, GL integration, revenue recognition)
• Prior exposure to platforms with complex domain logic — deal tracking, contingent compensation, or booking systems
• Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, Concur, or related business platforms
• Experience with serverless architecture and FaaS patterns
• Familiarity with Anthropic's Claude API and AI-assisted development tools like Cursor; experience integrating LLM capabilities or shipping AI-powered features

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.