Senior Full Stack Developer, Advertisement Systems

Job Description

FloSports is a global sports media company transforming how fans watch and engage with live sports. Through exclusive partnerships and dedicated platforms, FloSports serves die-hard communities in more than 25 sports—many of which are overlooked by traditional media. With over 50,000 live events streamed annually and a growing library of original programming, FloSports is reshaping the sports media landscape for passionate fans worldwide.

We’re a team of builders, storytellers, and sports fanatics working to spotlight the moments and athletes that matter most—and we're just getting started.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design and implement scalable, high-performance advertisement systems. This role focuses on developing pixel-perfect UI components using Angular and robust, high-performance APIs using Node.js/NestJS. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative, and committed to delivering maintainable, impactful solutions that drive ad placement, tracking, and analytics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build scalable and high-performance APIs using Node.js and NestJS, with a focus on advertisement system implementation.

Construct efficient data models and well-structured RESTful APIs for ad placement, tracking, and analytics.

Strong understanding of OOP principles and design patterns to create modular and maintainable codebases.

Work collaboratively with frontend and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration between UI components and backend services.

Optimize performance to ensure low-latency API responses and fast, smooth user experiences.

Use strong problem-solving skills to design ad-serving solutions, tracking mechanisms, and reporting dashboards.

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to ask the right questions to build effective solutions.

Most important (Ownership): Drive for results, ownership of work, and innovative problem-solving to meet business objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Senior developer (5+ years) with a focus on full stack development using Angular and Node/NestJS.

Deep understanding of AWS Elemental MediaTailor: SSAI workflows, session management, manifest manipulation, ad decision server integration.

Familiarity with MediaLive, MediaPackage, MediaConvert, and MediaStore in the context of live or VOD workflows.

VAST, VMAP, VPAID standards, SCTE-35 ad signaling and segmentation types and client-side vs server-side ad insertion (CSAI vs SSAI).

Ad decisioning flows, header bidding, or ad server APIs (FreeWheel, Google Ad Manager, Yospace, etc.).

Knowledge of distributed systems on AWS (e.g., Lambda, ECS, CloudFront, API Gateway).

Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray, log correlation for ad session and stream debugging.

HLS and DASH manifest structures, segment lifecycle and DRM and CDN caching implications on dynamic ad insertion

Knowledge of how ads are spliced or inserted into ABR manifests.

Familiarity with at least some of the major ad tech tools/platforms in use: Google Tag Manager, Amazon A9, Prebid/OpenWrap, Google IMA SDK

Understanding of programmatic advertising workflows, including header bidding, real-time bidding (RTB), and ad server interactions.

Experience integrating and troubleshooting ad rendering, tracking pixels, viewability metrics, and ad blockers.

Extreme attention to detail and the ability to create custom, pixel-perfect UI components that match designs (without relying on prebuilt UI libraries like Bootstrap or Material.)

Strong understanding of UX principles and experience working with UX teams to define styling and functionality requirements.

High-level proficiency with TypeScript (classes, interfaces, generics, etc.) for both frontend and backend development.

Experience building scalable and high-performance APIs using Node.js and NestJS, with a focus on advertisement system implementation.

Ability to construct efficient data models and well-structured RESTful APIs for ad placement, tracking, and analytics.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace—one where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued—is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.

We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We’re intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.

OUR BENEFITS:

Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman

Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule

All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas

Annual equity awards for all top performers

Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately

Progressive parental leave policies

Flexible paid time off

Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events

Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach

Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week

Full-time