Senior Backend Engineer

• New feature development for our season long and casual fantasy games in an Agile environment
• Maintain game operations (e.g. seasonal launches)
• Build APIs to support our mobile and web clients
• Improve the code base and maintain engineering excellence
• Interact cross functionally with Product and Design teams to plan and execute on fantasy projects
• Architect infrastructure solutions to complex problems for new development

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent certification
• Technical Experience:

• Working knowledge of Linux/UNIX
• OOP and software design in PHP
• Strong skills writing unit and functional tests

• 5+ years of experience

Nice to Have:

• Building and/or using RESTful APIs
• Web servers like jetty or undertow
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS
• Experience with MySQL or similar query languages
• Track record of proactively establishing and following through on commitments
• Passion for sports and for delivering products that users simply cannot live without
• Experience in using AI to develop code and solve problems is a huge plus!

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others ; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations ; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

The compensation for this position ranges from $120,750.00 - $251,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

Yahoo Sports is one of the internet's leading destinations for comprehensive sports news and innovative fantasy games. We produce insightful content across multiple platforms and curate quality coverage from around the web to inform and entertain fans. We're an original fantasy sports pioneer, with a legacy of innovation that helps us continue to be a fantasy leader. And as one of the most-visited sports platforms on the internet, we're one of the best places for brands to reach fans.