Associate Software Engineer

WORK OPTION: Remote

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness. 
 

Group Summary:
The Direct-to-Consumer group at the NBA is responsible for delivering world-class digital experiences to our global audience. This group focuses on enhancing fan engagement through innovative technology solutions, ensuring that every interaction with the NBA's digital properties is seamless, enjoyable, and memorable.

Position Summary:
The Associate Software Engineer at the NBA will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance web applications that power NBA’s digital platforms. This role supports the development of NBA.com and other web-based properties to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience for millions of fans globally. As a member of the team, you will work closely with senior engineers, product teams, and designers to contribute to innovation, enhance performance, and support the development of new features and improvements for the NBA’s web properties.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable web applications and services aligned with the NBA’s digital goals.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to implement new features and enhance existing functionalities on NBA.com and other platforms.
• Write clean, maintainable code while adhering to team coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback to improve code quality and your technical skills.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within the NBA’s applications
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices to improve your contributions to the team.

Required Education/Professional Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience, including completion of relevant coding bootcamps.
• Experience or interest in software development, with a focus on either direct web development OR a strong desire and aptitude to learn web technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and practices quickly.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

• Foundational knowledge of programming concepts and an interest in web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) or a desire to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment!
• Interest in learning about web performance optimization, accessibility standards, and best practices.
   

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 

Job Posting Title: Associate Manager 

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