Senior Software Engineer, Backend

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking. JOB DESCRIPTION At Fox Tech, we stand as a beacon of innovation, crafting world-class, large scale digital products that redefine the entertainment experience. We're on the lookout for visionary individuals to join our pioneering team, tasked with shaping the future of streaming products. Now is your chance to be part of creating and delivering extraordinary digital experiences spanning Sports and Entertainment. As a key member of our team, you'll drive innovation and significantly contribute to our mission of pioneering the next generation of streaming products. Your opportunity to create unparalleled fan experiences for these iconic sports events is here. Our current advanced digital solutions, accessed by millions across web, mobile, and living room devices, signify just the start of our ambitious journey. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in innovative product development, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the creation of these cutting-edge streaming products. Your responsibilities encompass translating conceptual ideas into robust, scalable software solutions. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll engage in problem-solving to address technical challenges, ensuring optimal product performance while delivering the best user experiences. ABOUT YOU Contributes clean, optimized, documented and well-tested code Takes great pride in his/her work and is excited to show it off to friends Is passionate about building intuitive and efficient API Analyzes a problem and evaluates potential solutions before writing code Is always looking to improve, learn from and share knowledge with his/her peers Thinks through project scope and provides accurate time estimates Consistently meets deadlines, anticipates issues and raises concerns early Solves problems without being asked Enjoys working with others Is flexible and open to feedback Enjoys writing software, talking about software and using software on all platforms and devices A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Backend Development: Extend and create backend systems to ingest, marry, augment and surface data leveraging a variety of coding languages, services, tools and systems Collaborative Problem-Solving: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges, ensuring optimal product performance and seamless user experiences. Code Quality and Efficiency: Drive code quality, efficiency, and maintainability by adhering to best practices, code reviews, and implementing efficient algorithms and data structures. Scalability and Reliability: Contribute to designing, optimizing, and maintaining systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability, especially during high-traffic events. Document and diagram system designs and API contracts Maintain and improve existing products incorporating analysis and feedback Participate in product brainstorming sessions Stay current on software development practices and the technology industry Stay current on sports products, topics and trends Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned WHAT YOU WILL NEED Software Expertise: Proficiency in software development with a strong grasp of API development, AWS services, caching strategies and software design principles. Additionally, proficient in C#, relational databases including SQL, .NET 6+, Web APIs. Passion: Strong affinity for sports, statistics, big data, gambling, analytics and complex systems Innovative Mindset: A passion for exploring new technologies and frameworks to improve product performance and elevate user experience. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and solutions while valuing collective success. Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and embrace learning opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Self-Motivation: Hunger to master new technologies on a frequent basis FOX Tech is a globally distributed team; You'll need to be open to attending occasional meetings and/or trouble shooting sessions outside your normal work hours. #Ll-CC1 #Ll-Hybrid Learn more about Fox Tech at #foxtech We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off. Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Created: 2024-11-05