Sportradar, the global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content, is seeking a Backend Java Developer for Sports Data Service team. You will be working on a team that delivers core sports data about teams, tournaments, players and much more for more than a million matches every year covering hundreds of sports.
The engineering team supports the business needs of all Sportradar products. Working as a part of the Production Engineering Tribe, you will be responsible for implementing backend applications together with team members delivering sports data in a global infrastructure.
We are seeing an increasing demand for our APIs to support more data. The applications require high uptime and a global presence. You will be involved in delivering sports data to millions of end-users all over the world. Most of the daily tasks involve working with Java, MySQL, gRPC, AI coding assistants, Kubernetes, Gitlab CI/CD and other tools.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for development and creating state-of-the-art solutions and has a sound working knowledge of Java and MySQL, following new and current technological trends, designs and development processes, as well as solution testability and maintainability.
THE CHALLENGE:
What we use on a daily basis:
Java
MySQL
Some of the other technologies we use (we'll teach you what you don't know):
gRPC
DocumentDB/MongoDB
OpenSearch
Quarkus
AWS
Terraform
Proto
Grafana
Gitlab CI/CD
Kubernetes
What we do on a daily basis:
Participate in Code Reviews and writing tests – we are a quality-focused company.
Work with Generative AI coding-assistants.
Help the team understand where modifications are needed and how to write sustainable software.
Contribute to developing new solutions, sharing your ideas and opinions, and implementing them.
Have a space to develop your skills. You can spend 4 hours every week on self-development.
SPORTRADAR
Sportradar is a global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content for its clients around the world. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to media companies, bookmakers, sports federations and state authorities.
We are a truly international business employing over 3,500 people in more than 30 locations around the world. Our rapid growth has been driven by technological innovation alongside an understanding of our clients’ business needs. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes us the trusted partner of more than 1,000 companies in over 100 countries.
We occupy a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries. This creates an exciting and fast-moving working environment that rewards creative thinking and hard work. We are passionate about what we do, and we care passionately about our people.
We are One Team
At its heart, this value is about us working together to achieve our vision and mission. It’s about being collaborative and breaking down silos, and it’s about prioritizing our shared Sportradar/collective goals over individual ambitions.
We’re a diverse, global team that is unified by a passion for sports and technology, but it’s important that we embrace and celebrate our unique differences, and we include diverse perspectives.
Every one of our players contributes to our shared success, so respecting everyone’s contribution is key to being a cohesive, inclusive team.
In essence, when we think about acting as one team it’s about embracing the spirit of playing for the badge on the front over the name on the back of the shirt.
If you think you’re up to the challenge, come and help us to grow, innovate and develop.
Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences
