Backend Software Engineer

PlayOn is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of web applications that are enjoyed by millions of high school sports fans across the country. This engineer will work with the product development team and deliver high quality and performant software experiences based on specific product requirement specifications in a fun and fast-paced media-centric agile environment.

In this role, you will leverage your backend development experience and passion for building quality products to make meaningful contributions to our fans’ experience.

The outcomes you’ll deliver:

· Develop a variety of APIs and services powering public-facing web applications

· Contribute to the maintenance and maturation of .NET APIs and services

· Design and implement performant solutions meeting product requirements

• Develop modern API and service-oriented backend solutions consistent with product requirement specifications, utilizing C# .NET, SQL and AWS
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers
• Improve the overall quality, performance, and stability of the backend APIs, services and applications
• Make new technology recommendations based on research and knowledge
• Learn the structure of a complex, mature software application, and be able to identify and repair problems

• 3+ years of professional experience, with a broad range of skills and experience in backend development of web applications
• Strong initiative and the ability for creative thinking for product development with the ability to work in a collaborative, innovative, agile, and team-oriented environment
• Strong understanding and experience with C# .NET, SQL, and REST APIs
• Experience with source control using Git/GitHub

• Knowledge and interest in sports, sports management, and statistics
• Experience with AWS, including S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch
• Proficiency with load testing and performance monitoring
• Familiarity with CDNs such as CloudFront, Akamai or Fastly
• Experience working on a high-traffic public-facing website
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent preferred

• Ownership over Participation- You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges.

• Team over Stars- You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed.

• Growth over Comfort- You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.

• Fairness over Popularity- You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making.

Company Overview

PlayOn is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters: supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life.

Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we're here to help create more instant replays, hold-your-breath moments, last-minute comebacks, and games you want to watch over and over again.

When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.

Why you’ll love working at PlayOn

Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions.

This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve.

Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team.

The Benefits We Offer

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from

Dental, vision life and disability insurance

Employee Emergency Fund

Company equity (stock options)

Open PTO policy

401K plan with company match

Hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.