Insomniac - Backend Software Engineer

Job Summary:Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.WHO ARE YOU?Do you enjoy dance music? Are you an experienced developer? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and developing web based products. Is this you? Read on...WHO ARE WE?Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.THE ROLEInsomniac Events is seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer for a hybrid eligible position.You will be responsible for delivering high-quality code releases and managing multiple development projects while providing direction on software design and development processes. You must have experience with back-end systems, automated testing, AWS, and Git workflow. The ability to work collaboratively with internal and offshore development teams is essential, as well as experience with Kubernetes, RESTful and GraphQL services, and event-driven microservice architecture.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to build and maintain new features to achieve roadmap goalsImprove engineering standards, tooling, and processesPartner with offshore development teams to build innovative new features that operate at scaleWrite clean, secure, and reusable code while working closely with internal and offshore development teamsSupport debugging production issues across services and multiple levels of the stackStrategize and manage multiple development projects while providing direction on software design and development processesQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or 3+ years of equivalent work experience working with a teamDemonstrated fluency in React (with Typescript) and Go (bonus points for Next.js)Experience writing automated testsExperience with AWS (S3, EC2, Route 53, Elastic Beanstalk, EKS, etc.)Unix/Linux web server knowledge and applied understanding (SSL certificates / DNS / email setup)Experience with Kubernetes and managing CI/CD toolingGit workflow (branching, merging, tagging, cherry picking)Understanding of RESTful and GraphQL services and how to interact with themExperienced with event-driven microservice architectureDatabase design concepts and experience with SQL (primarily Postgres)Effective verbal and written communication skills with a diverse populationWhat Will Make You Stand OutExperience & confidence to help direct discussions about an optimal infrastructure configuration for our needsExperience writing automated E2E testsExperience with implementing automated tooling to standardize & streamline software engineering workflowsExperience implementing observability & logging systems across multiple services (Golang, Typescript (Node.js), Typescript (Next.js)) for the purposes of debugging & performance testingExperience in the travel industryWORK ENVIRONMENTMust be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environmentsMust be willing to work in drastic temperature climates when onsite at our eventsMust be willing to travel to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlinesApplicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYInsomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.Hiring Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 USDPlease note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-06