Remote Senior Java/Kotlin Backend Developer

Summary

Join us at Betr, a leading sports gaming and sports media company, as we seek a skilled Senior Java/Kotlin Backend Developer to assist in the development of handling all streaming sports data into our systems. As a dynamic startup poised for remarkable growth, we're dedicated to crafting innovative experiences that cater to sports enthusiasts across the nation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience writing code on the JVM
• Experience with Kafka. *You will be expected to be the expert on the team with this technology
• Know more than 1 programming language
• Understand the value of writing unit tests
• Experience working remotely on complex problems
• Knowledge of database design and SQL
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage & ensure quality work (completeness & accuracy)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and able to drive initiatives from end-to-end
• An entrepreneurial mindset with excellent organizational skills, the ability to be flexible, & prioritize responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Ability to build amazing consumer experiences
• Taking responsibility for code quality, scalability, reliability and performance
• Experience with good testing practices in a microservices architecture
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Strong communication skills, the ability to articulate complex and technical concepts across teams, & understand the value of over communication (engineering teams succeed and fail based on the level of communication)
• Practice disciplined software engineering, are passionate about writing clean, readable code, & are constantly striving to improve the code you encounter
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices, and adapting these principles to enhance team efficiency and product quality
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation, with a track record of seeking out opportunities to evolve processes, tools, and techniques

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression