Role Summary
The Senior Backend Java Engineer within the Sports Data team is responsible for building and maintaining the backend services that ingest, process, and enrich sports data feeds used across the company’s products and partner integrations.
These services form a core part of the company’s platform infrastructure and support products such as OddsChecker+ as well as widgets delivered to strategic partners including Fox Sports.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement scalable backend services in Java for sports data ingestion and processing
• Maintain and improve data processing pipelines that enrich and distribute sports data across internal platforms
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and observability of backend services that power core company products
• Work closely with the Tech Lead on system architecture and technical direction
• Collaborate with frontend teams and product teams to ensure data services support product features
• Investigate and resolve production incidents related to data feeds and processing pipelines
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices within the team
RASCI Alignment
The Senior Backend Java Engineer is Responsible for implementation and maintenance of data processing services. The Tech Lead is Accountable for technical decisions and delivery outcomes. Engineers and platform teams Support delivery and system operations, while Product Managers and partner integration teams are Consulted to ensure services meet business and product needs. Stakeholders are Informed about system performance and delivery progress.
Skills Required
- Experience with Java and backend services
- Ability to design scalable systems
- Experience with data processing pipelines
What We Do
FairPlay Sports Media is a global technology-driven media network and BetTech infrastructure provider that empowers betting operators, media publishers, and rights holders to monetize sports engagement beyond passive advertising. Backed by Bruin Capital and led by Group CEO Stuart Simms, we are redefining the relationship between sports media and betting. We are not a traditional affiliate network; we are the AI-powered operating system for the regulated sports betting industry. By combining 25 years of proprietary betting data with advanced Agentic AI and Managed Trading Services, we bridge the gap between fan engagement and commercial transaction; turning passive viewers into high-value, revenue-generating customers. From "Renting Audiences" to "Owning Outcomes" C-Suite leaders face a "Commodity Trap" with inefficient AdTech. We solve this with our "Virtuous Circle" methodology, which fuses: First-Party Data: Real-time behavioral insights from over 100 million monthly unique users. Agentic AI: Autonomous predictive models (via FairPlay AI, formerly Quarter4) that identify high-intent betting moments. BetTech Connectivity: Low-latency OddsGrid APIs and white-label widgets that increase Yield (RPM). The result? We help partners significantly reduce Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), extend Lifetime Value (LTV), and ensure rigorous compliance across regulated markets (UK, Europe, US). The Tech Stack: Powered by "Teammate" & OddsGrid Our proprietary stack integrates seamlessly into partner ecosystems: FairPlay AI & "Teammate": Our Generative AI assistant acts as a 24/7 betting analyst, leveraging neural networks to generate probability-based predictions that drive retention. OddsGrid: Processing 100 million data updates weekly, our pricing engine provides the industry's most robust real-time data feeds. Managed Trading: We act as an extension of your team, optimizing risk and pricing to maximize commercial performance. Our Network Previously Oddschecker Global Media, our portfolio; including oddschecker, WhoScored, SuperScommesse, Confido Network, and CasinoSmash, serves as the data engine for our B2B infrastructure.
Why Work With Us
FairPlay Sports Media is the AI-powered operating system for sports monetization. We combine deep-tech innovation with the global scale of brands like oddschecker. Join us to build Agentic AI that processes 100m data updates weekly to predict fan behavior. Don't just watch the game; engineer the outcome.
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