Senior Java Developer

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. 

Our international team develops and maintains a range of advanced platforms to integrate, manage, and analyse data from multiple sources.  
 
The development teams based in Wrocław focus on: 

• In-Game Pipeline – a system for collecting source data, either manually captured by scouts during events or generated through AI-driven computer vision technology. 

THE CHALLENGE: 
 
As a Senior Java Developer 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: 

• Build scalable, high-performance services for sports data operating 24/7

• 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 influence the design and technology 
   

ABOUT YOU: 

You are a developer who like 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. 
 
Required: 

• Passion for technology 

• Proven, hands-on software development experience (Java) 

• Ability to write a clean, well-crafted and tested code (XP, TDD) 

• Agile mindset (focus on delivering working software, collaboration and improvement) 

• Shared values - relations, collaboration, trust 

Desirable experience: 

• Experience with cloud-based appreciations and microservices (AWS) 

• Experience with automation testing on various levels (BDD, Performance testing, Contract testing) 

• Knowledge of distributed event streaming solutions (Kafka, RabbitMQ or similar) 

• Understanding how the code can be shipped (Docker, 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 work with senior leadership team and develop yourself within an inspiring and fast-growing company 

• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants 

• 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!   

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!