Sr. Software Engineer

About the position

Fandango is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help drive the development of high-impact systems and services that power our rewards and promotional platforms. As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and scaling web applications that reach millions of users. This is an opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, mentor teammates, and shape the technical direction of critical consumer-facing features. We're looking for engineers who are not only technically strong but also collaborative, curious, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications for Fandango Rewards and promotional platforms
• Develop internal and public APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using modern JavaScript (Node.js)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including Product, QA, and UX-to deliver exceptional user experiences
• Participate in and lead technical design discussions and code reviews
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production systems and implement long-term solutions
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, retros, sprint planning)
• Contribute to DevOps processes: CI/CD, monitoring, observability, deployment best practices

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns
• Proficient in JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express, React)
• Experience working with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) data stores
• Experience with designing and building RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with microservice architecture: designing systems using Lambda, SQS/SNS and DynamoDB
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Solid foundation in networking, infrastructure, and application security principles

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing large-scale, consumer-facing web applications
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Knowledge of PCI compliance or other security-critical environments
• Familiarity with using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to assist in coding, debugging, and problem-solving workflows