Software Engineer (m/f/d)

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.

ABOUT US:

Working as a part of the Audio Visual (AV) Tribe, you will be responsible for applications together with the team members in other locations (Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Norway).

 

 

THE CHALLENGE:

You will help develop and maintain services used by both internal users and external clients. With high traffic and demanding performance requirements, your code will need to be efficient, reliable, clean and maintainable.

 

Most of our daily work involves technology:

• PHP (Symfony), Go, React, TypeScript, MySQL (Aurora), Redis (ElastiCache).
• RabbitMQ (AmazonMQ), gRPC, REST API, GraphQL, k8s, Helm, AWS, Docker.
• Gitlab CI/CD, Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, NewRelic, SonarQube, Mend and more.
• We follow best practices around quality, including writing tests and reviewing each other’s code. 
• Working in Scrum, we manage our tasks in Jira and keep detailed documentation in Confluence.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Build and deployment processes via GitLab CI/CD, run scalable services on Kubernetes.
• Implement observability practices using tools like Grafana, Loki, and New Relic.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders by contributing to technical documentation and providing input on implementation choices.
• Drive continuous improvement, promote best practices in software engineering, testing, and infrastructure.

 

ABOUT YOU:

• Solid backend development experience with PHP (5+ years).
• Hands-on experience with Symfony and Doctrine (must-have).
• Experience with Go (nice-to-have).
• Knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience in designing and working on highly scalable systems.
• Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL).
• Hands-on experience with SQL, NoSQL, and queue systems.
• Familiar with GitLab CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with containerization (k8s, Docker, AWS).
• Understanding of system monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, New Relic).
• Practice TDD and pair programming.
• Experience with JavaScript and React is a plus but not required.

 

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 brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition to understand your background and expectations.
• Technical Assessment: A short home task designed to showcase your technical skills.
• Technical Interview (90 minutes): Meet with the Technical Team Lead and Hiring Manager to dive into your solution and your expertise.
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

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!