Senior Backend Engineer

Job Type


Full-time

Description

About WeTheHobby

WeTheHobby is a fast-growing sports entertainment company bringing fans together through live-streamed breaks, eCommerce, and real-time community experiences. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, we're building platforms that connect collectors and fans worldwide.

We value creativity, innovation, and collaboration-and we're looking for builders who want to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing corners of sports entertainment.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the systems that power our customer experience. In this role, you'll focus primarily on coding and delivering high-quality features, while also mentoring teammates and contributing to architectural discussions that shape our platforms.

What You'll Do

• Build & Scale Systems - Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that support eCommerce, payments, and live streaming
• Hands-On Development - Spend the majority of your time coding, writing tests, and shipping features
• Mentor Teammates - Guide junior engineers on coding best practices, clean design, and maintainability
• Collaborate - Work with product, front-end engineers, and designers to deliver high-quality features
• Contribute to Architecture - Participate in architectural discussions and propose technical solutions
• Ensure Quality & Security - Champion testable, secure, and scalable code through best practices and code reviews
• Stay Current - Explore new tools and technologies to help improve performance, scalability, and developer productivity

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, preferably with .NET
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and scalable systems
• Strong database skills (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Hands-on experience with AWS (or another major cloud platform)
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with GraphQL, SignalR, or event-driven systems
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React.js or similar) for better collaboration
• Background in eCommerce, payments, or streaming technologies
• Interest in sports, collectibles, or fan-driven communities

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Help design and build the backbone of our platform in a high-growth environment
• Ownership: Spend most of your time coding while also mentoring teammates and contributing to architecture
• Growth: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and expand your technical expertise
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration and innovation

Compensation

• Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and skills
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, and more

Salary Description


$150,000