Backend 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

ABOUT US: 

Join the Blue Team, a backend engineering team building one of Sportradar's core betting platforms. Using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and event-driven architecture, the team develops high-performance, scalable systems that process millions of transactions and power betting experiences for clients worldwide. You'll work on complex technical challenges alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

 

THE CHALLENGE: 

• Implement domain logic and definitions within the system, and collaborate on product requirements by providing feedback and asking the right questions.
• Build reliable and scalable solutions, aiming for clean implementations that minimize bugs and reduce the need for support or rework.
• Continuously learn - whether it’s the business domain, the technologies we currently use, or new tools and approaches we want to explore.
• Actively suggest improvements to technical solutions or domain implementation at any time, especially during team planning sessions and retrospectives. 

 

ABOUT YOU: 

• Strong experience with Java. Solid hands on experience with Spring Boot (REST APIs, configuration, security basics).
• Good understanding of object oriented design, clean code, and design principles (SOLID).
• Experience building and maintaining backend services in production environments.
• Proficiency working with SQL databases and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) - Designing schemas, writing efficient queries, indexing.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows (code reviews, pull requests).
• Knowledge of messaging and event driven systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.
• Practical experience using Docker - Building images, local development, containerized services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of features from design to production.
• Strong problem solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers (especially for Senior role).
• Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Proactive attitude and continuous learning mindset.

 

NICE TO HAVE: 

• Exposure to Kubernetes (deployment concepts, Helm, scaling, troubleshooting).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience making architectural and technical decisions.
• Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems.
• Leading by example in code quality, reviews, and best practice.
• Supporting the team with technical guidance and mentorship.
• Practical experience using AI tools to support software development.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI‑generated code and ensure correctness, security, and maintainability.
• Understanding of best practices and limitations of AI‑assisted development.
• Comfortable integrating AI tools into day‑to‑day engineering workflows to improve productivity and quality.

 

OUR OFFER:  

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and the US) including various social events and teambuilding. 
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy. 
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks. 
• Vibrant and inclusive community which welcomes all participants. 
• Global Employee Assistance Program. 
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience). 
• Online training videos. 
• Flexible working hours. 

While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation — both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a fully on-site model, with team members working in the office five days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.

 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:  

• Initial Screening: A quick online chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• Interview: Organized online with the purpose of meeting the hiring manager, assessing team fit and learning more about the role. 
• Technical Assessment: Take @ home task to showcase your technical skills. 
• Technical Interview: Organized on-site to meet with the Hiring Manager and/or additional Interviewer to dive into your solution. 
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, offer! 

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!