Senior Software Development Engineer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at United Talent Agency. Los Angeles · full-time · $150,000–$190,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build backend services and full-stack features for revenue processing, payments, invoicing and financial reports
- Connect internal business platforms with banks and payment providers through integrations
- Turn commissions, contingent payments and milestone billing into consistent service logic
- Deploy and monitor AWS systems, including automated releases, alerts and fault-tolerance
- Work with product, architecture and finance teams to deliver features and strengthen quality and performance
What you bring
- At least seven years in software engineering, focused on backend or full-stack work
- Production experience with Node.js, GraphQL and PostgreSQL, plus a TypeScript ORM such as Drizzle or Prisma
- Practical AWS experience with EC2, Lambda, RDS and S3
- You understand data modeling, transaction flows and secure system design, including financial accuracy and audit needs
Who this fits
This senior role suits an engineer who has built production systems for financial workflows and can turn contractual rules into reliable software. The position is onsite in Los Angeles. Pay is listed at $150,000 to $190,000 per year, based on experience and skills.
From the employer
UTA is seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) to build scalable, high-performance services that power the agency’s next-generation financial platform. This includes applications for deal execution, invoicing, payment distribution, and financial reporting. You’ll play a critical role 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 $150,000 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 and full-stack features using Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL, leveraging type-safe ORM tooling (Drizzle or Prisma preferred) for schema management and query composition
Own integration with internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite) and external providers (e.g., banks, payment processors)
Implement structured financial logic such as contingent payments, commission calculations, and milestone-based billing
Integrate AI/LLM capabilities using Claude (Anthropic) and leverage Cursor as a core development tool to accelerate delivery
AWS & Infrastructure Engineering
Build and deploy infrastructure in AWS using services like Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, SQS, and EventBridge
Implement CI/CD workflows and monitoring across environments
Ensure systems are fault-tolerant, scalable, and auditable, with proper instrumentation and alerting
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
Experience with a TypeScript-native ORM in production (Drizzle or Prisma strongly preferred); comfort owning schema migrations, relations, and query optimization
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
Familiarity with Anthropic's Claude API and AI-assisted development tools like Cursor; experience integrating LLM capabilities or shipping AI-powered features
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 is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.
For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.
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