ENGINEER, EVENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Washington Nationals; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCAR is seeking a Software Engineer / Database Engineer in Daytona Beach, FL or Charlotte, NC to lead full‑lifecycle development focused on SQL Server programming, .NET, and data‑driven event applications.

You will design and optimize databases, implement stored procedures, SSIS packages, and SSRS reports, and build C#/.NET tools for internal users and event operations. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of related software engineering and database development experience.
• Strong understanding of core programming concepts (data structures, algorithms, design patterns, object‑oriented programming).
• Advanced skills with Microsoft SQL Server (design/optimisation, stored procedures, SSIS, SSRS).
• Hands‑on experience with .NET development (C#, .NET Framework/.NET Core).
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex database solutions including ERDs, stored procedures, SSIS packages, and SSRS reports.
• Design, code, and debug SQL Server databases and stored procedures to support event and business applications.
• Design, code, and debug .NET applications and tools to support internal users and event operations (C#/.NET).
• Perform software and requirements analysis, partnering with stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, identify metrics, and contribute to system reliability analyses.
• Document functionality and provide support, ensuring stability and easy maintenance.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and event teams to align solutions with NASCAR standards.

Skills

SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

C#/.NET

Data modeling

OOP principles

ERDs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Visual Studio

Job description

At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.

NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Engineer, Event Software Development based in our Daytona Beach, Florida and or Charlotte, North Carolina office.

NASCAR is looking for an experienced Software Engineer / Database Engineer to join our team as an Event Software Development Engineer. In this role, you will lead full‑lifecycle application development with a strong focus on SQL Server database programming, .NET development, and data‑driven applications that support NASCAR events and operations.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex database solutions including data models, entity relationship diagrams (ERDs), stored procedures, SSIS packages, SSRS reports, and other data‑driven components.
• Design, code, and debug SQL Server databases and stored procedures to support mission‑critical event and business applications.
• Design, code, and debug .NET applications and tools to support internal users and event operations (e.g., C#/.NET stack).
• Perform software analysis, code analysis, and requirements analysis, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Conduct software reviews and code reviews, identify key metrics, and participate in system risk analysis and software reliability analysis.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality, ensuring applications are stable, well‑documented, and easy to support.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (IT, operations, event teams) to ensure solutions are aligned with NASCAR standards and best practices.
• Travel up to 5%, including some weekends during the race season, to support event‑related technology as needed.

Required skills/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college, university, or technical school in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of related software engineering and database development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of core programming concepts (data structures, algorithms, design patterns, object‑oriented programming).
• Advanced skills working with Microsoft SQL Server, including:
  • Database design and optimization
  • Stored procedures
  • SSIS packages
  • SSRS reports
• Hands‑on experience with .NET development (e.g., C#, .NET Framework / .NET Core) and related tools.
• Comfort working with company‑provided hardware, software, and networks, and adapting to new tools as needed.
• Microsoft Certifications within the Database Engineer / Data Platform space are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• A high degree of creativity, initiative, and ownership—comfortable working independently while also collaborating within a team environment.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close‑knit, high‑energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

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