Remote - Backend Software Engineer (TypeScript/Node/API)

*There are no C2C options or Visa Sponsorship available for this position*

*Candidate must sit in one of the hubs – Santa Monica, SF Bay Area, Seattle, NYC, Orlando, or Woodlands, TX*

Optomi, in partnership with a market leader in the entertainment industry is seeking a Software Engineer for a remote position out of their one of their hubs (Santa Monica, SF Bay Area, Seattle, NYC, Orlando, Woodlands, TX). This candidate will work alongside Product and Business teams to design and implement high-quality, scalable software solution to power commerce experiences. Additionally, this candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall direction of core systems, mentor junior engineers, and lead technical discussions. This role plays a vital role in evolving streaming and digital products.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Remote work schedule!
• Joining a market leader in the entertainment industry!
• Engaging with colleagues committed to selecting the best tools while prioritizing customer satisfaction!
• Working on projects that reach millions of consumers every day across some of the world’s most iconic platforms!

Experience of the right candidate:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• 4+ years of engineering experience with a strong technical aptitude and hands-on software development skills.
• Strong experience in backend development, with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Proficient in TypeScript or related programming languages, with a strong understanding of the Node.js ecosystem.
• Solid grasp of design patterns, system architecture, and best practices for building maintainable systems.
• Experience in designing APIs and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment and quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical teams.
• Exceptional debugging skills and a strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Work with Product and Business teams to understand business needs and user flows related to sign-up, switch, cancellation, and account management.
• Partner with the Product team to translate business requirements into clear and actionable technical specifications.
• Design and implement a future-proof presentation API that powers Disney's commerce experiences.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, sharing best practices and improving team performance.
• Lead technical discussions and share expertise with the team to foster innovation and best practices.
• Analyze the dependencies between core commerce systems (payments, billing, subscriptions) and their impact on client solutions.
• Own the complete software development process, including conceptualization, design, implementation, code review, unit testing, QA validation, load testing, launch, and post-launch performance monitoring.
• Establish technical and operational critical metrics to monitor system health and ensure high availability and performance.