Staff Engineer, API

Job Description

Job Description

FloSports is a world-class sports media company strategically positioned to be the essential  destination for passionate sports fans, delighting them with live event coverage, breaking news,  highlights, stats, rankings, and team and player profiles. We are growing Our Sports every day  by continuing to invest in our ever-expanding ecosystem, which consists of over a dozen sport  verticals and hundreds of streaming partners. FloSports is creating the home for college  conferences / leagues and sports like grappling, hockey, track & field, racing, cheer, wrestling,  and more, and we are looking for innovative and passionate people like you to help us!

THE ROLE :

We are seeking a Staff Engineer specializing in Node.js and NestJS to architect, lead, and deliver highly scalable, high-performance backend systems. This role focuses on designing complex, robust APIs, defining sophisticated data models, and ensuring seamless, efficient integration with frontend applications. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, strategic vision, and a passion for building modular, maintainable, and innovative solutions that align with long-term business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Architect and develop scalable backend systems and APIs from the ground up using Node.js and NestJS.

Lead technical strategy and architecture decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical growth and excellence.

Collaborate with product, UX / UI, and frontend teams to define system requirements, integration strategies, and implementation plans.

Demonstrate extreme attention to detail in designing precise data models and endpoints that support complex user experiences.

Champion best practices in backend engineering, including coding standards, testing strategies, CI / CD processes, and performance optimization.

Take ownership of technical challenges, driving initiatives, and continuously innovating to exceed business goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

7+ years of experience developing and architecting enterprise-grade, high-performance APIs using Node.js and NestJS.

Deep proficiency in TypeScript, including advanced features such as generics, decorators, and asynchronous programming.

Expert understanding of object-oriented programming, architectural patterns, and system design for modular, scalable solutions.

Proven experience architecting and maintaining large-scale Nx monorepos, including complex project structures, shared libraries, and build configurations.

Strong collaboration skills with frontend teams to architect seamless, efficient backend-to-UI integrations.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and lead productive problem-solving discussions across teams.

Demonstrated ownership and accountability — a proven track record of driving results, delivering end-to-end solutions, and innovating to achieve strategic objectives.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.

OUR BENEFITS :

Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman

Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule

All-hands events hosted in beautiful Austin, Texas

Annual equity awards for all top performers

Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately

Progressive parental leave policies

Flexible paid time off

Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events

Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach

Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week