Senior Software Developer - OTT (m/f/d)

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Join our Audiovisual (AV) unit which is responsible for the platform development, provision, and distribution of live streaming event coverage across the world by maintaining the company’s strong and vast relationships with rights holders, media and betting companies globally. The team provides the platform for the following product groups: The OTT platform solutions team provides dedicated live streaming solutions, including Betradar’s Live Channel, for online and retail bookmakers to increase betting stimulation and entertainment. With streams for over 40,000 events, we provide the most comprehensive streaming portfolio in the market. 

As a Senior Web Developer at Sportradar, you will work on various parts of the software stack, responsible for the technical development and maintenance of our digital streaming product within the international video and sports market. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team and play a crucial role in delivering quality software that provides business value. This position is an exciting opportunity for engineers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technologies to build scalable, reliable systems. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, learning from peers, and growing in an innovative environment, we’d love to have you join our team.

Key responsibilities

• The motivation to continuously improve our OTT product and to enrich it with new innovative product features
• Ongoing development of the core product, which includes backend and frontend, the technical onboarding and setup of new platforms and the assurance of high code quality.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for new and existing services. 
• Coach and develop team members by providing feedback and technical guidance 

YOUR PROFILE:

• 4+ years of professional experience in agile web software development 
• Professional experience developing in at least one high-level programming language 
• Professional experience with back-end related technologies such as PHP, JS, MySQL & Git (GitLab or other)
• Experience with Laravel (or other MVC Framework) and VueJS
• Experience with ORM-/persistence frameworks as Eloquent or Doctrine
• Passion for clean code and testing (Writing unit tests for your own code is self-evident) with past experience in TDD and CI/CD
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns 
• Knowledge within the streaming and broadcasting area
• Familiar with cloud platforms like AWS 
• You’ve already worked with and also created APIs (REST, SOAP)
• Decent written and spoken English skills are required

OUR OFFER: 

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and the US). 
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan. 
• Opportunity to work with the 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 quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• One/Two Technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and later with the Hiring Manager to dive into your solution, as well as discuss team fit. 
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

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!