Sr Software Engineer - Backend

About the role

At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections. ClassPass offers thousands of fitness and wellness experiences worldwide, helping people lead active, balanced lifestyles. Our platform makes discovering and enjoying activities simple, personalized, and joyful—whether it's fitness classes, self-care sessions, a healthy lunch, or a new adventure. Join us in shaping healthier, more vibrant communities around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Design, and QA to deliver features from ideation through deployment, iterating based on feedback and outcomes
• Design and develop backend services and APIs that are robust, maintainable, and easy to work with
• Promote engineering excellence through automated testing, thoughtful code reviews, and effective monitoring
• Drive simplicity by reducing unnecessary complexity while maintaining reliability and quality
• Contribute to architecture decisions and help shape how microservices interact across a growing service-oriented ecosystem
• Strengthen operational health by identifying risks early and improving observability and resilience over time
• Lead with curiosity by seeking feedback, learning from diverse perspectives, and mentoring teammates
• Help foster a collaborative team culture that values autonomy, accountability, and impact

Requirements

• Senior-level experience (8+ years) building and operating backend systems for large-scale SaaS platforms
• Proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Java, Kotlin, C#, and comfort working in a mixed stack
• Experience architecting and designing backend services in a microservices environment
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like New Relic or Kibana, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating system risks
• Solid understanding of SDLC, design patterns, and Agile methodologies
• Strong SQL and relational database skills, with attention to performance and maintainability
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across roles and working styles
• Motivation to deliver meaningful solutions, keep learning, and support others’ growth

Skills

Technologies you’ll likely be working with:

• Backend languages: Java, Kotlin, C#, Javascript, React
• Architecture: microservices, service-to-service integrations
• APIs: backend services and APIs
• Data: SQL, relational databases
• Observability: New Relic, Kibana
• Engineering practices: automated testing, code reviews, monitoring and alerting

Pay

The base salary range for this position in the United States is $151,000 to $200,000. The total compensation package may also include a performance bonus, benefits, and other applicable incentive compensation plans.