Lead Back End Developer | Titleist Performance

acushnetgolf; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

401k with company match

Health savings accounts & flexible FSA

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Job summary

Acushnet Company is seeking a Lead Back End Application Developer to architect, build, and evolve scalable backend platforms powering connected consumer experiences for Titleist and related brands.

You will lead a hands-on team, implement modern technologies (C#/.NET Core, microservices, AKS, AI-enabled integrations), and collaborate with product, UX, QA, and infrastructure to deliver reliable systems at scale.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development with C#/.NET Core.
• Experience deploying microservices in AKS environments.
• Experience with Azure services: Blob Storage, Service Bus, Event Grid.
• Strong understanding of BFF design pattern for mobile/web experiences.
• Hands-on with Entity Framework Core and SQL Server.
• Integrations with external APIs and Salesforce Commerce Cloud/Service Cloud.
• OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect security implementations.
• Experience in SAFe Agile environments; proficient with Bitbucket/Jira/Confluence.
• Familiar with GCP GA4/BigQuery; Datadog monitoring.
• DevOps pipelines in Azure DevOps; performance optimization and API versioning.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and evolve scalable backend platforms for mobile and digital products.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor developers; define backend architecture strategy.
• Collaborate with product, UX, QA, and infrastructure teams to enable reliable, scalable solutions.
• Drive performance optimizations and secure interfaces across enterprise systems.

Skills

8+ years backend development

Microservices architecture

BFF pattern

C#/.NET Core

SAFe Agile

Leadership/mentoring

Problem solving/communication

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure services (Blob Storage, Service Bus, Event Grid)

Entity Framework Core

Microsoft SQL Server

Salesforce Commerce Cloud/Service Cloud

OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect

Git platforms (Bitbucket/Jira/Confluence)

Google Cloud Platform (GA4, BigQuery)

Datadog

Azure DevOps

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

Join Titleist as a Lead Back End Application Developer and play a key role in shaping the technology that powers our connected consumer experiences. In this hands-on leadership role, you will architect, build, and evolve scalable backend platforms that support mobile applications and digital products used by golfers around the world. Leveraging modern technologies including .NET/C#, microservices, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and AI-enabled integrations, you will drive the development of secure, high-performing solutions that connect enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and emerging technologies. Working closely with product, UX, QA, and infrastructure teams, you will provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and help define the backend architecture strategy that enables innovation, reliability, and growth. With a focus on scalability, performance, and continuous improvement, you will help deliver exceptional digital experiences while advancing the future of Titleist Performance technology.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of back-end development experience using C# and .NET Core
• Proven experience developing and deploying microservices in Azure Kubernetes environments
• Experience building service layers leveraging Azure services, including Blob Storage, Service Bus, and Event Grid
• Strong understanding of the Backend for Frontend (BFF) design pattern and building backend systems optimized for mobile and web experiences
• Hands-on experience with Entity Framework Core and Microsoft SQL Server
• Proven ability to build enterprise-grade integrations with external APIs, third-party platforms, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud and/or Salesforce Service Cloud
• Experience implementing secure interfaces using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment following Scrum best practices, with proficiency in Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and BigQuery
• Experience using Datadog for monitoring and observability
• Knowledge of DevOps pipelines in Azure DevOps or similar tools
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and API versioning best practices
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $119,710.00-$152,329.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

EEO and Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
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