Operations Engineer

Stockford Recruitment; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering sports tech company as an Operations Developer Engineer, where you'll leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance performance analytics in sports. Collaborate with a passionate team to develop high-performance C++ applications and automation tools in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in the sports industry, working closely with elite organizations and contributing to innovative solutions that redefine data usage in professional sports. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-performance C++ development experience.
• 2+ years working with Linux-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance C++ applications.
• Support and enhance software systems in a Linux environment.

Skills

C++ Development

Linux Systems

Python Scripting

CI/CD Practices

Team Collaboration

Tools

Ansible

Job description

We're partnering with an innovative, high-growth sports tech company that is redefining how data is captured and used in professional sports. Backed by military-grade patented technology and already integrated with elite sports organisations, this business is looking for a talented Operations Developer Engineer to join its small but mighty product and engineering team.

This is a unique opportunity to work on bleeding-edge solutions with real-world applications in sport performance and analytics. You'll collaborate closely with the Software Engineering Lead to develop and maintain new capabilities across a range of hardware-integrated software products. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments, and wants their work to have tangible impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, multi-threaded C++ applications (C++17+).
• Supporting and enhancing existing software systems in a Linux environment.
• Creating automation tooling and scripting using Python (or similar).
• Driving continuous system improvement and performance optimization.
• Conducting thorough regression and integration testing.
• Providing on-site support for system deployment and troubleshooting, occasionally in the UK and US.

What They're Looking For

• 3+ years' experience with high-performance C++ development.
• 2+ years working within Linux-based systems.
• Strong Python scripting for automation/tooling.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and a test-first mindset.
• A team player who's also comfortable operating independently in a start-up style environment.

Desirable Extras

• Experience working with complex algorithms.
• Familiarity with APIs, queuing systems, and security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with real-time systems involving hardware, cameras, or LiDAR.
• Ansible or similar automation/configuration tools.

Note: This is a hybrid role that requires 1-2 days/week in Bicester for testing/development, plus occasional travel to stadiums and training facilities (UK and US, approx. 1-2 days/month - company expensed).