Sporty Group is hiring a
Senior Backend Engineer, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a software development role in a sports betting website, focusing on developing microservices in a distributed deployment environment. The role requires at least 6 years of experience and proficiency in various technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Microservices, SQL, RabbitMQ, MySQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. The role offers benefits such as quarterly bonuses, flexible hours, top-of-the-line equipment, referral bonuses, 28 days paid annual leave, an annual company retreat, and payment via DEEL.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ Years within a relevant role
• Preferred experience in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data and iBATIS
• Strong experience with highly-scalable web backends
• Experience designing highly transactional systems
• Advanced proficiency in Object Oriented Design (OOD) and analysis
• Advanced proficiency in application of analysis / design engineering functions
• Advanced proficiency in application of non-functional software qualities such as resiliency and maintainability
• Advanced proficiency in modern behavior-driven testing techniques
• Deep understanding of Microservices
• Proficient in SQL
• Expert knowledge of application development with technologies like RabbitMQ, MySQL, Redis etc
• Strong experience with container and cloud solutions such as Docker, Kubernetes and AWS Cloud
• An ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Develop highly-scalable mobile internet backends for millions of users
• Work with Product Owners and other development team members to determine new features and user stories needed in new / revised applications or large/complex development projects
• Participate in code reviews with peers and managers to ensure that each increment adheres to original vision as described in the user story and all standard resource libraries and architecture patterns as appropriate
• Respond to support calls for applications in production for quick diagnosis and repair to keep things running smoothly for users
• Participate in all team ceremonies including planning, grooming, product demonstration and team retrospectives
• Mentoring less experienced team members

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to work in Springboot

Benefits

• Quarterly and flash bonuses
• We have core hours of 10am-3pm in a local timezone, but flexible hours outside of this
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual company retreat
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
• Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system