Software Engineer

SumerSports LLC; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SumerSports LLC seeks a talented Software Engineer to join their team in the United States. This role involves developing and maintaining high performance web applications using modern technologies like React and TypeScript. Ideal candidates will have a solid foundation in frontend development and a passion for sports and data-driven solutions. The position offers a flexible remote working environment and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus Plan

Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match

Flexible, unlimited time off policy

Generous paid holiday schedule - 13 in total including Monday after the Super Bowl

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in frontend development.
• Strong understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver user experiences.
• Contribute to backend services and APIs when needed.

Skills

Frontend development

React

TypeScript

Performance optimization

Collaboration

Tools

Node.js

Python

PostgreSQL

GraphQL

Job description

SumerSports is a leading football intelligence technology company that specializes in providing an innovative suite of products for football fans and NFL clubs. We are a collection of executives, engineers, data scientists, and visionaries from NFL clubs, technology startups, finance, and academia.

Our data-driven platform empowers teams with insights and tools to make informed decisions within salary cap constraints. The platform also serves the NCAA, offering insights around the transfer portal and more.

What sets us apart is our unique blend of big tech talent, data scientists, and former NFL personnel, who have a combined 600+ years of NFL experience. Our domain knowledge is augmented by AI and machine learning technologies to create a unique view into many aspects of Football.

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to help build and scale our consumer-facing applications. If you are passionate about sports, data-driven experiences, and high performance web applications, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications using React and TypeScript
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and data & ML engineers to deliver high quality user experiences
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and accessibility
• Contribute to backend services and APIs when needed, working with Node.js, Python, or
  other backend technologies
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile development processes
• Stay up to date with the latest web technologies, tools, and best practices

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in frontend development with React and TypeScript
• Strong understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and
  caching
• Familiarity with backend technologies, databases, and API design (e.g., Node.js, Python,
  PostgreSQL, GraphQL, or REST APIs)
• Experience with performance optimization, security best practices, and accessibility (a11y)
  principles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver
  high-quality software
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Our teams have complete ownership of their systems including building, running and monitoring. As such, you may be required to be on-call and respond to systems alerts should they arise.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms and technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Background in sports analytics, fantasy sports, or related fields
• Knowledge of data visualization libraries such as D3.js or Recharts
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Plan
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match
• Remote working environment
• A flexible, unlimited time off policy
• Generous paid holiday schedule - 13 in total including Monday after the Super Bowl