Senior Software Engineer (JAVA) at Sportradar

Warsaw, mazowieckie, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, PHP, TDD, XP Practices, Pair Programming, Clean Architecture, Cloud-Based Applications, Microservices, Agile, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Information Services

Description

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: The Live Data unit is responsible for the development, delivery, and global distribution of real-time sports data across a diverse range of sporting events. Through strong partnerships with rights holders, media organizations, and betting companies worldwide, the unit ensures the seamless provision of accurate, high-quality data across 30+ different sports disciplines, including e-sports. Within ScoutAdmin, our team develops and maintains the core administrative platform that powers the management of scouts, events, and data collection workflows. This system plays a critical role in ensuring that scouts worldwide can seamlessly register, prepare, and manage their coverage of live sporting events, directly supporting the quality and reliability of the Live Data ecosystem. THE CHALLENGE: As a Senior Java Developer in our ScoutAdmin Team, you’ll play a key role in designing, building, and evolving the administrative backbone of our real-time sports data solutions. We're looking for someone with strong proficiency in Java, complemented by some knowledge of PHP to support legacy components. We value developers who are passionate about clean, maintainable code and have a solid understanding of modern development practices. We follow clean architecture principles, enjoy Test-Driven Development (TDD), and practice pair programming. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team, with opportunities for mentoring, learning, and contributing to a platform that directly impacts the way global sports data is collected and delivered. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services that support scout management and live event preparation. Play an active role in leveraging our AWS partnership to scale and optimize ScoutAdmin services. Gain deep expertise in the workflows and processes that enable real-time sports data collection worldwide. Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term system design. Stay hands-on with code while supporting team members in pair programming and knowledge sharing. ABOUT YOU: You are a pragmatic and independent developer with a strong focus on backend development. You’re passionate about solving complex problems and building systems that support mission-critical operations. You enjoy working in diverse, cross-functional teams and see continuous learning as part of your everyday work. Required: Strong software engineering background with Java Some knowledge of PHP (or willingness to learn) to maintain and transition legacy systems Proven experience with TDD, XP practices, and pair programming Solid understanding of clean architecture and design principles Experience working with cloud-based applications and microservices Experience in Agile, cross-functional teams Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable experience: Knowledge of automation testing across multiple levels (BDD, performance, contract testing) Familiarity with modern deployment practices (Docker, Kubernetes) Previous exposure to administrative or workflow management systems 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!

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services for scout management and live event preparation. Contribute to architectural decisions and support team members through pair programming.