Fliff unpacks sports gaming into social, free-to-play games for all types of sports fans. We've built a social sports gaming experience that allows users to compete for leaderboard positioning, to achieve badges and build their status within the game.We are pioneering play-for-fun sports gaming, with our flagship social sportsbook experience that includes sweepstakes promotions and loyalty rewards. We provide sports fans with fun, engaging, and free-to-play alternatives to real money gaming.If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want you on our team! Fliff is seeking a skilled Engineering Lead to join our growing team. You’ll lead a small team of engineers while still contributing significantly as an individual contributor.
The Role
Lead a team of ~4 engineers, providing technical guidance and support
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance distributed systems using Python and Django
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Architect and implement scalable solutions to handle large volumes of traffic
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Optimize backend systems for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and reliability
Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide career development guidance
Balance technical leadership and management duties with individual coding responsibilities
Experience Required
5+ years of overall software development experience
Experience leading small teams or mentoring junior engineers
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices
Proficiency in Python and Django
Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in a production environment
Experience using AWS or another cloud provider
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic, global setting
Supportive, collaborative, and knowledge-driven workplace
Engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective software solutions
The chance to develop leadership skills while maintaining technical expertise