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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Wink Retail Group, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, User Authentication, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Payment Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Containerization, Production Code, Build Tools, React Native, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Marketplace, Multiplatform, Api Management - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f3a0aff866de84b2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technology security practices?, * Must be a United States Citizen * Must currently reside in the United States * Must be authorized to work in the United States * Non-U.S. citizens will be automatically rejected * No sponsorships or visa support available Strong English communication skills are required., Strong production experience with: * Python * Django * Django REST Framework (DRF) * REST API architecture * Authentication and authorization systems * Multi-tenant systems * Backend performance optimization * Service scalability * Secure API development * Production debugging and troubleshooting Candidates should be comfortable working in large backend codebases and contributing to architectural improvements. Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) Strong experience with: * AWS * EC2 * ECS/containerized environments * S3 * CloudFront * RDS * IAM/security best practices * Monitoring/logging systems * Infrastructure debugging * Deployment pipelines Experience building and supporting production cloud systems is required. Database Experience Strong experience with: * PostgreSQL * Query optimization * Relational database design * MongoDB * High-volume data systems * Data integrity and scalability Understanding when to use relational vs NoSQL systems appropriately is important. Frontend & Mobile Experience Preferred experience with: * React Native * Expo * JavaScript/TypeScript * Mobile/web integration architecture * API consumption patterns * Cross-platform mobile development Platform Engineering Experience Preferred experience with: * SaaS platforms * Marketplace systems * Messaging systems * Scheduling systems * Media infrastructure * File upload pipelines * Search systems * Analytics/reporting systems * Operational admin tooling Sports Industry Knowledge (Strongly Preferred) Candidates with experience in sports technology or sports operations environments will be heavily prioritized. Strong understanding of the following is highly valuable: * Youth sports ecosystems * League and tournament operations * Team management workflows * Venue scheduling systems * Athlete/family communication workflows * Sports administrative infrastructure * Seasonal scheduling complexity * Competitive sports operations, * Sports technology companies * SaaS startups * Marketplace platforms * Operational logistics systems * Scheduling/event platforms * Social/media platforms * High-growth startup engineering teams * Enterprise backend engineering environments Experience scaling real production systems is extremely important., * Relevant AWS experience * Backend/mobile experience * Database experience * Sports technology experience (if applicable) * Examples of scalable production systems you have contributed to We are specifically looking for high-level engineers who want to help build and scale a major sports technology platform from an early stage. ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer capable of contributing across backend systems, APIs, infrastructure, mobile systems, platform scalability, and operational tooling. This role requires someone who can: * Operate independently * Write production-quality code * Solve complex technical problems * Contribute to architecture decisions * Work effectively in fast-moving startup environments * Help scale systems before bottlenecks occur You will work directly on critical systems that power the platform, including: * Sports operations infrastructure * Scheduling systems * Marketplace/payment systems * Messaging systems * Media upload and delivery systems * Statistics and standings infrastructure * Organizational hierarchy systems * Admin and operational tooling * Mobile and API integrations, We are specifically looking for engineers who understand the operational realities of sports organizations and the technical challenges involved in supporting them at scale. Personality & Team Fit We are looking for engineers who: * Take ownership * Move quickly without sacrificing quality * Think critically and solve problems independently * Communicate clearly * Care about scalability and long-term maintainability * Are comfortable in startup environments * Want to help build systems from the ground floor * Can adapt quickly as the platform evolves * Care deeply about execution quality This role is not ideal for candidates who require heavy structure, slow iteration cycles, or narrowly scoped responsibilities. ## Related Videos - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)