Lead Software Developer

Join ABC Fitness and become part of a culture that’s as ambitious as it is authentic. Let’s transform the future of fitness—together! Our Values Best Life We believe great work begins with great people. That’s why our culture is built on respect, trust, and belonging. We create an inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic self to work—because diverse perspectives drive innovation and meaningful impact. Growth Mindset We are doers, thinkers, and dreamers. At ABC Fitness, your growth is our investment. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, we empower you to reach new heights—personally and professionally. One Team From day one, you’ll be part of a team that collaborates, celebrates, and cares. We move fast, support one another, and have fun along the way. Because when you thrive, we all thrive. You’ll join CRM Ops, the engineering squad that owns CRM operations and segmentation on the ABC Glofox platform — including tags, audiences, tasks, and Member Aggregate, our segmentation engine. The team connects member and studio data to day-to-day CRM workflows so studios can reach the right people and turn engagement into measurable outcomes. As we enhance our segmentation capabilities to support more use cases, you'll need to be an expert at optimizing and developing complex MySQL queries for a system that serves ~130M active members and all their CRM needs (workflows, marketing campaigns, reporting and more). You’ll help set backend technical direction for XLerate, providing technical guidance to a small team of 2–3 engineers, and partner closely with Product. You’ll also work closely with partner squads such as Connect, which powers automations and communications alongside CRM, to continue building XLerate, our next-generation CRM product and a major priority for ABC Fitness. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide technical guidance to a small team of 2–3 engineers — mentoring through design reviews, pairing, and thoughtful feedback Design and develop backend services using Golang Write and optimize complex SQL queries for high-performance applications Handle large datasets and data-intensive workflows Guide backend technical approaches for CRM Ops / XLerate, unblocking the team and raising the quality bar Work with an energized, fun, friendly and customer-focused cross-functional team Collaborate with designers, developers, product managers, and testers to transform ideas into unique, human experiences for fitness entrepreneurs Use cutting edge Agile & Lean ways of working underpinned by DevOps and CI/CD QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field exp. preferred 5+ years of experience with a general-purpose programming language, 2+ in Golang Proven experience owning complex backend features or services; prior lead/senior ownership preferred, including leading a small engineering team Solid understanding of the practical application of agile development methods in an Agile/Lean/Continuous Delivery environment Knowledge of modern Quality and Testing principles Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable leading a small team of 2–3 engineers and partnering with Product Comfortable learning new technologies and systems AND IT’S GREAT TO HAVE Deep experience with MySQL performance tuning at scale Experience with event-driven architectures or high-throughput APIs Prior CRM, marketing automation, or segmentation domain experience Familiarity with partnering across squads (e.g. communications/automations) Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and market considerations. The anticipated compensation range for this position is - 265,000.00 - 275,000.00 PNL- annually. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees may be offered other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commissions, equity, or other incentive programs, where applicable. Compensation and benefits may vary by location and are subject to applicable legal, business, and market requirements. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Purpose led company with a Values focused culture – Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset Time Off – with our open PTO policy, you pick when you want time off when it’s best for you! Days of Disconnect – once a quarter, we take a collective breather and enjoy a day off together around the globe. #oneteam Parental & Pawternity Leave – we offer leave for when your family grows by two feet or four paws! Fitness Perk – we are committed to meeting you wherever you are in your fitness journey with a quarterly reimbursement. Discounts – access to discounts with our partners, such as Dell, Microsoft & many more. Medical/Dental/Vision coverage. EAP – we get you help when you need it. Period. Calm App +4 – enjoy tranquility with a Calm App subscription for you and up to 4 dependents over the age of 16. And more! – so many benefits we couldn’t even fit them all here! At ABC Fitness, we don’t just build technology—we build communities and transform lives. Your work matters here, your growth is supported, and your voice is heard. We welcome diverse talent and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. ABC’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, BELONGING AND INCLUSION : ABC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, client, and partner feels valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential. For us, inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative. Learn more at abcfitness.com. About ABC Fitness ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around the world. Supporting 30K clubs, 650K coaches, 40M members, and processing more than $12B in payments every year, ABC Fitness provides scalable, data-driven solutions to simplify club management and engage members and clients. From personal trainers, boutique studios, and gyms, to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness will move your business forward through technology and industry insights. Innovation is at the center of everything we do, across ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, and ABC Evo. Let's make your fitness vision a seamless reality, together. Learn more at abcfitness.com #LI-REMOTE