Software Developer in Test

Genius Sports; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sports technology firm at the forefront of connecting sports, brands, and fans through live data. As part of an ambitious team, you'll ensure top-notch quality and performance of software applications, collaborating closely with development teams while enjoying a range of perks and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Skills training

Flexible work opportunities

Team-building events

Holiday parties

Charity days

Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., C#, Java, Kotlin).
• Strong knowledge of performance testing and testing methodologies.
• Experience designing resilient testing suites.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve automated test suites and frameworks.
• Collaborate with development teams to devise effective testing strategies.
• Document and track bugs and performance issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies?

Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA, and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design, implement, and improve automated test suites and frameworks to ensure the quality and performance of software applications.
2. Collaborate with development teams and the QA Engineering Team to understand the architecture and design of the applications and devise effective testing strategies.
3. Identify, document, and track bugs and performance issues.
4. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and testing practices.
5. Work closely with the development teams to design and implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
6. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases.
7. Ensure the software meets the highest standards of quality, security, scalability, and reliability.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., C#, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Python, PHP, Golang, C++).
• Proficiency in load testing and strong knowledge of performance testing to ensure applications meet high standards of reliability and scalability under varying workloads.
• Understanding of good software design principles, including information hiding, abstraction, module design, cohesion, and coupling.
• Expert knowledge of testing methodologies and experience in designing high-quality, resilient testing suites.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

IT IS ADVANTAGEOUS FOR YOU TO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING

• Proficient in C# programming.
• Broader software architecture skills and detailed knowledge of architectural patterns, especially as they apply to highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and observable microservices and systems.
• Experience with continuous integration, pipeline design, containerized workloads, and infrastructure as code.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience building cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with messaging and asynchronous communication technologies.
• Knowledge of front-end web technologies.
• Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training, and more, depending on the location. We also offer a variety of social benefits, including summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team-building events, sports tournaments, charity days, and wellbeing activities.

HOW WE WORK

We have adopted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which includes opportunities for flexible work and working holidays. While our Technology team operates remotely, most stakeholders are based in the London office, and you will need to collaborate with them in person when required. Occasional international travel may also be necessary.

Our employees are encouraged to push the boundaries of what’s achievable, collaborating, innovating, and celebrating our successes. We are committed to growing as an organization and investing in our talented and diverse team of Geniuses.