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Backend Engineer
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About The Company
Sporty Group is a leading innovator in the sports technology industry, dedicated to providing a comprehensive and engaging platform for sports enthusiasts worldwide. With a focus on delivering seamless user experiences, real-time updates, and cutting-edge features, Sporty Group has established itself as a trusted name among sports fans and professionals alike. The company prides itself on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. As part of its commitment to technological excellence, Sporty Group invests heavily in research and development, ensuring that its platform remains at the forefront of industry advancements. The organization values integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, striving to connect millions of users through its innovative solutions and dedicated team of professionals.
About The Role
In this role, you will be integral to developing and maintaining highly scalable microservices within a distributed deployment environment, emphasizing containerization with Docker and Kubernetes. Rather than working on basic CRUD applications, you will engage with the core logic of complex systems that handle millions of interactions daily. The platform was built from scratch approximately three years ago, allowing you to work with the latest technologies without legacy code constraints. Your primary focus will be on ensuring system stability, robustness, and performance to support a large user base. As part of a 24/7 coverage team, you will contribute to maintaining the platform's reliability and excellence, helping Sporty Group achieve its goal of becoming the world's leading sporting platform.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in software development
- Strong background in building scalable web backends
- Based within Europe
- Proficiency in modern frameworks and technologies such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Data
- Experience with designing highly transactional systems and deep knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles
- Expertise in SQL and hands-on experience with containerization and cloud solutions like Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work independently
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in technologies such as RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL, and MongoDB
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and non-functional qualities like resilience and maintainability
Responsibilities
- Develop highly scalable and reliable backend services for millions of users, ensuring optimal performance and stability.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to define new features, user stories, and technical requirements for evolving applications and large-scale projects.
- Participate actively in code reviews to ensure adherence to architectural standards, best practices, and project requirements.
- Respond promptly to support calls and incidents in production environments, diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Engage in all team ceremonies including sprint planning, grooming sessions, product demonstrations, and retrospectives to foster a collaborative development process.
- Mentor less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to strengthen team capabilities and project outcomes.
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Benefits
- Work remotely in a flexible environment, supporting work-life balance and sustainability initiatives.
- Enjoy a competitive salary package complemented by individual performance-based bonuses every quarter.
- Receive 28 days of paid annual leave to promote rest and rejuvenation.
- Benefit from flexible working hours outside the core window of 10 am to 3 pm in your local time zone.
- Access referral bonuses and flash bonuses as part of our incentive programs.
- Work with top-of-the-line equipment to ensure optimal productivity and comfort.
- Participate in annual company retreats fostering team bonding and internal networking opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
Sporty Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or disability. We believe diversity enhances our innovation and performance, and we strive to ensure a fair and respectful workplace for everyone. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, with a focus on fostering a culture of equality and respect.
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