Senior Software Developer

Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

Join our team and become a part of the global fast-growing success of Sportradar. A technology first software development company with high emphasis on achieving technical excellence and building services on best practice cloud principles. We build our own product and believe in 'you build it, you own it', so we want to give our squads autonomy to choose the right solutions.

We expect that you, as a developer, are passionate about your craft and already have a good understanding of modern development techniques. We expect that you value simplicity, clean code, and clean architecture, you practice TDD (Test Driven Development), pair programming and always welcome feedback. You will be an integrated and important part of the team you are assigned to, will be given mentoring, and training to learn more and gain experience.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Build scalable, high-performance services on top of our real-time sports data, collected 24/7 globally for more than 30 different sports.   
• Be an active part in making the most out of our AWS partnership 
• Become a domain expert in the exciting world of real-time sports data 
• A real opportunity to influence design and technology

YOUR PROFILE:
You are a developer who likes challenges, having fun and being focused at work. Learning is a natural part of your workday. You enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of people.

Required:

• Passion for technology
• Proven, hands-on software development experience (React, Node, Kotlin)
• Ability to write a clean, well-crafted, and tested code (XP, TDD)
• Agile mindset (focus on delivering working software, collaboration, and improvement)
• Shared values - relations, collaboration, trust

Desirable experience:

• Experience with cloud-based applications and microservices (AWS)
• Experience with microfronends approach
• Experience with frontend technology, or willingness to learn frontend skills
• Automation testing on various levels (BDD, Performance testing, Contract testing)
• Ability to maintain older legacy systems (PHP)
• Understanding how the code can be shipped (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with GraphQL services (both server and client side)

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US). 
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan. 
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership team and develop yourself within an inspiring and fast-growing company. 
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants. 
• Flexible working hours. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:  

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• Technical Assessment: A short (home) task to showcase your technical skills. 
• Two Technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and later with the Hiring Manager to dive into your solution, as also discuss team fit. 
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!