Software Engineer Backend Java

Software Engineer II Backend Java

Teamworks is investing in the modernization of Athlete Management System (AMS), a core product within our Performance category. We’re hiring a Software Engineer II to support the evolution of AMS’s backend architecture while helping improve reliability, performance, and maintainability.

This is a high-impact backend role focused on strengthening legacy systems, resolving customer-facing issues, and contributing to architectural improvements as we modernize services and infrastructure. You’ll partner closely with Engineering teammates, your Engineering Manager, and Product to ship meaningful improvements while increasing system performance and stability.

Success means solving real customer problems, improving backend workflows, contributing to modernization efforts, and growing into an engineer who can own increasingly complex work with autonomy.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the modernization of AMS backend architecture, including removing deprecated code and upgrading legacy dependencies.
• Resolve customer-reported bugs related to forms, queues, and backend workflows while adding appropriate test coverage.
• Complete well-scoped feature work and participate in thoughtful code reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, Product Managers, and your Engineering Manager to scope and deliver small-to-medium backend tasks with increasing autonomy.
• Optimize API workflows and improve database performance, including identifying and fixing unoptimized PostgreSQL queries.
• Contribute to infrastructure and DevOps efforts, supporting AWS environments and participating in CI/CD improvements.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain high system reliability and availability.

What You'll Bring (Must-haves)

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and database performance fundamentals.
• Experience working in AWS environments and familiarity with modern CI/CD practices.
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and communicate clearly across teams.
• Enthusiasm for improving legacy systems and modernizing existing architecture rather than only building greenfield services.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tooling.
• Exposure to containerization and cloud modernization efforts.
• Background in data-intensive or regulated environments such as banking or similar domains.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Who Thrives Here

You enjoy improving existing systems and finding ways to make them faster, cleaner, and more reliable. You take initiative, communicate proactively, and follow through on your work. You are pragmatic in how you solve problems, balancing rigor with speed, and you are open to learning new technologies when the problem calls for it. You are energized by upgrading legacy systems and making meaningful improvements that directly impact customers.

About Teamworks

We're the Operating System for Sports™, powering 6,500+ organizations worldwide, from collegiate programs to every major pro league. Founded in 2006, we've evolved from a messaging tool for college football into the leading sports tech platform, with 500+ global teammates building the future of sports tech. Our solutions span Personnel, Coaching, Performance, Operations, and Intelligence - helping teams recruit smarter, train better, stay compliant, and win.

Teamworks is an equal opportunity employer - if you live our core values every day and are honest, hardworking, humble, committed, innovative, and an all-around exceptional person, you'll thrive at Teamworks. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and take affirmative action to not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and training. Teamworks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email talent@teamworks.com.

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Key skills/competency

• Backend Software Engineering
• Java Development
• RESTful APIs
• PostgreSQL
• Database Performance
• AWS
• CI/CD
• Legacy System Modernization
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration