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AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events - from concerts and festivals to sports and theater - at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we've consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.
We're passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we're always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.
The Role
AXS is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the foundation of our next-generation ticketing platforms and experiences. As a key member of our global architecture team, you'll set the vision for systems that power millions of transactions worldwide-designing solutions that are not only robust and scalable, but transformative for fans and clients alike. This is a role for a strategic thinker who thrives on tackling complexity, working across diverse tools, languages, and platforms to bring clarity and cohesion to our technology landscape. You'll collaborate with teams across engineering, product, and business to ensure that every system we build aligns to a bold, forward-looking technical strategy. Above all, you'll help chart the course for the future of live entertainment technology-creating architectures that are elegant, enduring, and built to inspire.
What Will You Do?

• Own architecture responsibilities and collaborate with senior architects and engineers to establish holistic enterprise architecture.
• Perform architectural and code reviews for applications and ticketing systems.
• Translate product and business requirements into scalable architectural designs aligned with broader strategic goals.
• Guide engineering teams through development lifecycles to ensure implementation of best practices and scalable frameworks.
• Architect enterprise-level solutions for internal systems and external partner integrations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose improvements to drive high-performance, reliable applications.
• Define architectural roadmaps and drive consensus across engineering and product teams.
• Mentor engineers and evangelize technology best practices across teams.
• Balance strategic system-wide design with hands-on technical execution.
• Reinforce sound decision-making and adherence to high standards in technical design and code quality.
• Support end-to-end delivery of projects and technical initiatives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends through research, learning, and prototyping of emerging technologies.

What Will You Bring?

• 5+ years of experience architecting and delivering software solutions and platforms.
• Experience with React.js and TypeScript is a plus.
• Experience with streaming platforms and event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with infrastructure and cloud technologies (Terraform, AWS, Kubernetes).
• Strong foundation in application architecture with understanding of front-end and back-end systems.
• Expertise in service-oriented architecture and web services.
• Proven experience building large-scale, high-performance transactional systems.
• Proficiency in backend development with .NET and Node.js.
• Skilled in working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server).
• Familiarity with NoSQL and search platforms (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, Redis).
• Strong knowledge of application security best practices.

Pay Scale: $148,500 - $162,000
Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.
What's in it for You?

• Extraordinary People - we're not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission- Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Development and Learning - Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.
• Community & Belonging -A range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional growth. Access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

Curious about the typical interview process for this position? Here's what to expect:

• Stage 1: 20-30 preliminary interview
• Stage:2: 45-min Hiring Manager Interview
• Stage 3: 30-min open discussion interview
• Stage 4: 90-min technical interview
• Stage 5: 30-min Executive Interview

*Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.
*There will be an in-person onsite component as part of our interview process.
More about AXS
AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for 1600+ premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 900 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you'll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we've dubbed ourselves "Fanatix") who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment.
To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/
More about AEG
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but can't "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.
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