Senior Software Engineer

Company Description

Sportradar is a trailblazer in global sports technology, where your skills will enhance the creation of immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors worldwide. 
 
Established in 2001, Sportradar operates at the intersection of the sports, media, and betting industries, delivering top-tier technology solutions to sports federations, media companies, consumer platforms, and betting operators to drive business growth.  

Partnered with prestigious organizations such as the NBA, ATP, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, FIFA, UEFA, Bundesliga, AFC and Conmebol, we cover nearly a million events annually across all major sports. 

As part of our team, you'll leverage our extensive industry relationships and expertise to innovate and elevate the sports fan experience. Moreover, through our Integrity Services division, you'll contribute to promoting an integrity-driven environment that safeguards the sports industry. 

If you're ready to embrace a pivotal role in transforming the sports industry and reimagining the sports fan experience, explore our exciting career opportunities at Sportradar. 

Job Description

ABOUT US:

The Sports Media unit is responsible for delivering high quality sports data for the largest media partners in the world. Uncovering valuable insights at scale, support the future of sports broadcasting, and ensure high data quality through constant monitoring and discrepancy detection.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Design, build, test, and deploy cloud‑native services that power our Enterprise products – supporting billions of monthly requests and hundreds of millions of global end users.
• Collaborate in an empowered cross‑functional product team alongside Engineering, Product, Design, and DevOps, where your input genuinely shapes what we build.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, security, and maintainability, championing best practices and continuously improving our architecture.
• Participate actively in Pull/Merge Request reviews, ensuring high code quality and shared ownership across the team.
• Be a trusted contributor to a team culture built on collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and engineering excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.

ABOUT YOU:
Must Have:

• 3+ years of experience as a Back‑end Developer in a professional software environment.
• Hand-on experience in Golang or PHP.
• Preferable background in system design and architecture, focused on building scalable, maintainable, and reliable services.
• Preferable experience with data‑driven design, including RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL, NoSQL, and in‑memory data stores.
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub and automation tooling).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of cloud‑native architectures, ideally on AWS (serverless or containerized).

Please note: Only candidates with cloud experience and hands‑on Golang or PHP expertise will be considered for this role.

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and 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, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants. 
• Global Employee Assistance Programme. 
• 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 hybrid model, with team members working in the office three days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• Culture check: A quick call with our local People Advisory – to access Cultural fit.
• Onsite Interview: Meet with the local team in person and discuss your experience as also the position further in detail. 
• Technical Interview: To further discuss your technical knowledge and skills, with a possible technical assessment.
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an 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!