Lead Back End Developer | Titleist Performance

Acushnet Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being programs

Paid time off

Onsite fitness center

Wellness coaching

Job summary

Acushnet Company seeks a Lead Back End Application Developer to architect and drive scalable backend platforms powering Titleist digital experiences. You will lead hands-on development using C#/.NET Core, microservices in AKS, and Azure services while mentoring engineers and shaping backend strategy.

Join a team focused on performance, security, and scalable integrations with external APIs including Salesforce Commerce Cloud/Service Cloud, with Scrum practices and a strong DevOps mindset.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of back-end development with C# and .NET Core.
• Experience building and deploying microservices in AKS.
• Proven integrations with external APIs including Salesforce Commerce Cloud/Service Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and evolve scalable backend platforms for mobile and web experiences.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor developers in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Define backend architecture strategy to enable innovation, reliability and growth.

Skills

C# / .NET Core

Microservices

BFF pattern

EF Core

Salesforce integrations

OAuth / OIDC

SAFe / Scrum

GCP GA4 & BigQuery

Datadog

Azure DevOps

API performance & versioning

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

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

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Sales Cloud

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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

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

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.

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WHERE PERFORMANCE MEETS PURPOSE

The history of Acushnet Company is tightly woven in the game of golf. From the beginning, we’ve been unwavering in our purpose to enrich the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. Our dedicated associates bring their unique experiences and perspectives and are united by a common purpose. Our team takes great pride in their work, living by the credo: ‘Autograph your work with excellence.’ This commitment to excellence, along with the passion and dedication of our associates, has earned us our position as leaders in every category in which we compete. Our strong culture, driven by our core values, continues to drive our success. Home to leading golf brands and products – including Titleist, the #1 ball in golf, and FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf, we honor our rich history while staying focused on the future. We embrace our role as “bridge builders” and are committed to leaving our brands, communities, and the game of golf in a better place. Our drive to innovate is purposeful, ensuring our future is as strong as our position leading the golf industry.