Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Sports Analytics

Ellipse; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports analytics company in the UK is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing innovative insights for tennis analytics, managing databases, and deploying APIs for broadcast partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in Python, cloud technologies like AWS, and be passionate about sports. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of sports technology where your work will engage audiences from professional players to casual fans.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in Python or similar languages.
• Experience with Flask or a similar framework.
• Experience working with cloud solutions, particularly AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative insights and graphics for players and coaches.
• Design, develop and deploy APIs for broadcasters.
• Manage the central database and research new data architectures.

Skills

Python or similar language

Flask or similar framework

AWS data services

Complex relational databases

ETL systems

Scalable APIs

Linux server environments

Strong written communication

Sports knowledge, especially tennis

Version control systems (Git)

Unit/integration testing

CI/CD pipelines

Message broker technologies (Redis, Kafka)

Docker and Kubernetes

Job description

A leading sports analytics company in the UK is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing innovative insights for tennis analytics, managing databases, and deploying APIs for broadcast partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in Python, cloud technologies like AWS, and be passionate about sports. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of sports technology where your work will engage audiences from professional players to casual fans.