Senior Software Engineer, Sports Analytics (Remote)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Bonus program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its remote sports analytics-focused team. You will design and evolve scalable backend systems and collaborate with data scientists to deploy analytics models.

The role emphasizes Python/Java/C++, cloud-based architectures on AWS/Azure/GCP, and deep data processing. You will mentor junior engineers and help drive performance improvements across large datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on backend systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, and experience with data processing frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for sports analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications for sports data analysis.
• Collaborate with data scientists and domain experts to integrate analytical models into production systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices in software engineering.
• Optimize application performance and database queries for handling large datasets.
• Participate in code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Backend systems

Data processing frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its remote sports analytics-focused team. You will design and evolve scalable backend systems and collaborate with data scientists to deploy analytics models.

The role emphasizes Python/Java/C++, cloud-based architectures on AWS/Azure/GCP, and deep data processing. You will mentor junior engineers and help drive performance improvements across large datasets.