Lead Server EngineerOverviewTopgolf is looking for a Lead Scala Server Engineer to help design and develop server applications that support technology products and interface with existing Topgolf technologies. Bring your curiosity, expertise of the server landscape and passion for delivering robust, stable software. You will be working with a small and close-knit team of engineers, designers and product managers to build the next generation of products for Topgolf.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMentor and coach other engineersProvide technical guidance and oversight on multiple projectsDesign and implement new backend features in a scalable and high-performing mannerCollaborate with design, client and QA teams to guide features from conception to deploymentOversee and evolve existing system architectureMaintain, optimize and debug existing code baseDeploy, evaluate performance, optimize and test software on the serverIntegrate third-party APIs and/or platformsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience7+ years of Java or other OOP programming language3+ years of Scala experience3+ Experience designing and maintaining RDBMS schemas and queries1+ years guiding other engineers and multiple projectsExperience producing server applications through the full product lifecycle with responsibility for major featuresExcellent problem-solving skills and judgmentProficient in debugging and performance optimizationsHighly-motivated self-starter with a passion for making high quality softwareExceptional communication skills, both written and verbalStrong sense of ownership and drivePositive, enthusiastic attitude with ability to interact with cross-departmental groupsPlusesExperience developing customer-facing products, in particular with a large audienceExperience developing Reactive, message-driven systemsExperience with Akka, Actors, StreamsExperience with Protocol Buffers and gRPCExperience with MySQLExperience with JPA or Hibernate ORMExperience with RedisExperience deploying software in a cloud-based, Linux environmentADAThe above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.EEO StatementTopgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee.Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.