Senior Software Development Engineer
$160k - $190k USD
UTA seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer to build scalable, high-performance services that power the agency’s next-generation financial platform. This platform includes applications for deal execution, invoicing, payment distribution, and financial reporting. In this role, you will play a critical part in architecting backend systems, integrating with external platforms, and delivering features that support complex revenue and transaction workflows across the business.
The salary range for this role $160,000 to $190,000 commensurate with experience and skills
What You Will Do
System Design & Development
Design and implement services that support revenue workflows, payment logic, and invoicing pipelines
Build robust APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL
Own integration with internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite) and external providers (e.g., banks, payment processors)
Develop full stack features using modern front-end frameworks integrated with secure backend services
Implement structured financial logic such as contingent payments, commission calculations, and milestone-based billing
AWS & Infrastructure Engineering
Build and deploy infrastructure in AWS using services like Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, SQS, and EventBridge
Implement CI/CD workflows and monitor across environments
Ensure systems are fault-tolerant, scalable, and auditable, with proper instrumentation and alerting
System Integration & Domain Logic
Translate complex business rules into deterministic backend logic: commissions, milestones, payee splits, and contingent payments
Implement robust data flows between Client Processing, Deal Management, and Authoritative Data domains
Ensure data integrity across subsystems handling trust accounting, revenue posting, and contract lifecycle events
Collaboration & Technical Execution
Work closely with product managers, architects, and finance stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features
Translate financial and contractual rules into deterministic, reusable service logic
Drive quality, automation, and performance in a domain where correctness and compliance are critical
What You Will Need
7+ years software engineering experience with a focus on backend/full-stack development
Deep experience with Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments
Hands-on expertise with AWS services: EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM
Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, or similar), API integrations, and microservice patterns
Strong understanding of data modeling, transaction workflows, and secure service architecture
Comfortable working across systems where compliance, auditability, and financial accuracy are critical
Experience with financial systems (payments, trust accounting, GL integration, revenue recognition)
Prior exposure to platforms with complex domain logic — deal tracking, contingent compensation, or booking systems
Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, Concur, or related business platforms
Experience with serverless architecture and FaaS patterns
Understanding of multi-party payments, invoicing workflows, or tax handling (e.g., 1099s, VAT)
What You Will Get
The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
The opportunity to do the best work of your career
Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
Competitive programs to support your well-being
Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow
About UTA
UTA unites ideas, opportunities, and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers, and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York, and London.
For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.