Sportradar
Sports Technology
StaffJavaSoftwareEngineer
“Staff Java Software Engineer at Sportradar. Skills: Java, Distributed systems, Cloud platforms, Technical leadership. Define technical architecture. Drive engineering strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Make platform better
Industry & Context.
Ambiguous problems; High-stakes problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years software development experience, Extensive Java expertise, Track record in large-scale distributed systems, Lead architecture and technical strategy, Driven initiatives with business impact, Deep expertise in AWS, Deep expertise in Docker, Deep expertise in Kubernetes, Deep expertise in modern platform engineering, Mentored Senior Engineers, Shaped engineering culture, Communicate with clarity at every level, Define engineering standards, Define long-term roadmaps
Nice to Have
Experience in real-time systems, Experience in high-availability systems, Experience in mission-critical environments, Experience at global scale, Background in sports technology, Background in betting, Background in fintech
What You'll Do.
Define technical architecture
Drive engineering strategy
Lead design of distributed systems
Process millions of real-time events
Own complex cross-functional initiatives
Set engineering standards
Set architecture principles
Set long-term technical roadmap
Mentor Senior Engineers
Act as technical anchor
Influence engineering stakeholders
Influence product stakeholders
Influence leadership stakeholders
Translate technical strategy into business outcomes
Bring expertise in AWS
Bring expertise in cloud-native platforms
Bring expertise in Kubernetes
Bring expertise in event-driven architectures
Lead platform modernization
Lead technical transformation
Lead large-scale migration initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional initiatives; Engineering stakeholders; Product stakeholders; Leadership stakeholders
Communication Scope
Clarity at every level; Technical deep dive; Strategic conversation
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
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