Software Engineer Lead (Full Stack Developer)
WHO WE ARE
Tradable Bits is an award-winning tech company that helps sports, music and entertainment brands build better fan experiences. Based in Vancouver, Canada we work with industry leaders in the sports, music & entertainment space including teams from the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB, alongside Live Nation, Universal Music, and many more.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a positive and solutions-oriented individual with knowledge of a broad range of software applications, hardware, and networks. Your curious nature enables you to uncover and tackle issues using logic and reasoning to identify clear solutions. Embracing challenges, you approach work with a proactive and problem-solving mentality. You also have a passion for leading and developing a high-performing team and naturally bring out the best in others.
THE ROLE
As the Software Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for writing high-quality code, working across the full stack to develop new features and infrastructure, as well as assuming leadership responsibilities for new projects. In addition to executing engineering duties, you will mentor a team of skilled engineers, guiding them in the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software applications.
Please note this is a primarily in-office role based out of our Vancouver office.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Mentor a team of full stack engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Write high quality code covering everything from database to front-end
- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance
- Collaborate across time zones with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to standards
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending tools and practices to enhance team efficiency
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing support and guidance to team members
MUST HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in a senior mentorship role
- Expert knowledge of web application stack from top to bottom
- High level knowledge of Python
- High level knowledge of SQL
- Excellent understanding of network protocols and infrastructure
- Linux has been your home OS for years
- High level knowledge of JS
- Able to write clean and functional HTML / CSS / Javascript without relying on frameworks
- BSc in Science, Math, Engineering, or related
- Minimum of five years industry experience
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/TRAITS
- Initiative to manage your own workload in a constantly evolving, dynamic environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
WORK PERKS
- Competitive salary and full extended benefits
- Opportunity to work side-by-side with industry experts
- Focus on personal development, collaboration and mentorship
- Team-oriented environment with snacks, coffee, drinks and happy hours
- Creative freedom, flexible work environment, and ownership over your projects
PLUS your development work will be used by many of the world’s largest entertainment brands in the world, meaning you will take pride and ownership of the success of our partners like Live Nation, MLSE, OCESA, Portland Trailblazers, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits - just to name a few.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in a senior mentorship role
- Expert knowledge of web application stack from top to bottom
- High level knowledge of Python
- High level knowledge of SQL
- Excellent understanding of network protocols and infrastructure
- Linux has been your home OS for years
- High level knowledge of JS (JavaScript)
- Able to write clean and functional HTML / CSS / Javascript without relying on frameworks
- BSc in Science, Math, Engineering, or related
- Minimum of five years industry experience
What We Do
Tradable Bits helps you earn more attention and revenue per fan with a suite of tools built to enrich the fan experience. Need a solution for easy and interactive digital campaigns? Our suite of 50+ turn-key engagements has you covered. One platform to centralize data from ticketing, socials, and merch? We integrate directly with 60+ commonly used platforms for sports, music & entertainment, offering you a fully customized tech stack from day one. Looking for features like Email, SMS, and personalized ad capabilities? We’re built for that, too. Since 2013, our partners have launched over 17,000 digital engagements and have brought 55 million+ fan profiles back in house to connect with fans directly. This first-party fan data has contributed to over $1 billion in revenue this past year for the teams, festivals and promoters we proudly call partners. When you sign up with Tradable Bits, you get more than a platform - you get direct access to our team of Digital Advertising and Implementation experts; an extension of your team.
