Mid - level Java Developer

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.

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 THE TEAM:

The Live Data unit is responsible for the development, delivery, and global distribution of real-timesports 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. Our international team develops and maintains a range of advanced platforms to integrate, manage, and analyze data from multiple sources.

The development teams based in Oslo and Warsaw are dedicated to building cutting-edge systems that power the sports data ecosystem:

• Live Data Services Squad – This team is responsible for developing robust systems that ingest live sports data from multiple sources. Whether it's manually captured by scouts on-site, generated via advanced AI-powered computer vision, or integrated through official feeds from sports associations, their work ensures accurate and timely data collection across a wide range of events.
• Data Distribution Squad – Focused on delivering rich, actionable insights, this team builds platforms that enhance raw sports data with advanced analytics and statistics and make it accessible in real-time to downstream consumers—from media platforms to betting operators and sports enthusiasts worldwide.

THE CHALLENGE:

As a Java Developer in our LDS (Live Data Services) Team, you will play a key role in the software development process by writing clean code, building scalable architectures, embracing TDD, and empowering the pair-programming approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to building 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 support design and architecture decisions

ABOUT YOU:

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.

Must-haves:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Java ( including university projects, internships, or personal code)

• Interest in writing clean, testable code and learning TDD

• Comfortable with agile ways of working and learning from others

Nice-to-haves:

• Exposure to cloud systems (AWS) and microservices

• Familiarity with testing practices (BDD, performance, contract)

• Basic understanding of containers or event-streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)

• Experience with cloud-based applications and microservices (AWS)
• Experience with automation testing on various levels (BDD, Performance testing, Contract testing)
• Knowledge of distributed event streaming solutions (Kafka or similar)
• Understanding how the code can be shipped (Containers, Kubernetes)

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 collaborate with senior engineers and and develop yourself within an inspiring and fast-growing company
• A company culture that promotes social aspects, sports, physical exercise and fun.
• Flexible working hours

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening: A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner to review your background, experience, and expectations
• Technical Task: A take-home coding assignment designed to reflect our daily work, completed at your convenience
• Technical Interview (90 minutes): An in-depth discussion on your submitted coding task, including a review of your thought process, live coding exercises, and a system design conceptual discussion
• Cultural Fit Interview (30 minutes): A conversation with Senior Management to assess your ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate with stakeholders
• Final Step: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

 

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!