Software Engineer (Back end)

Ellipse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports data and analytics company is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to transform large datasets into engaging insights for data-driven decisions in sports. This role involves developing and deploying APIs, managing databases, and building ETL pipelines. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in Python, familiarity with AWS and SQL, and a strong interest in sports, particularly tennis. Join a dynamic team at the intersection of technology and sports analytics.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in Python or similar language.
• Experience with cloud solutions, especially AWS.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with ETL systems and data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative insights and graphics for tennis experts.
• Design and deploy APIs for broadcasters and rights holders.
• Manage the central database and research new technologies.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines from various sources.
• Ensure data quality for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Python or similar programming language

Flask or similar framework

AWS data services

SQL and complex relational databases

ETL systems and data modelling

Scalable API development

Linux server environments

Version control systems (Git)

Unit/integration testing

CI/CD pipelines

Message broker technologies (Redis, Kafka)

Docker and Kubernetes

Job description

Ellipse is an industry leader in the collection, analysis and dissemination of live sports performance data. Our goal is to engage a diverse audience with new stories about the sports we love. We create products and services across cricket, football, horse racing, rugby and tennis that enrich the experience of fans, athletes, and teams worldwide. Our data is a central component of media coverage, betting operations, athlete feedback and coach decision-making in some of the biggest competitions.

With ambitious growth plans, we are looking to recruit a Software Engineer (Backend ) to join us at the cutting edge of sports analytics. If you enjoy transforming large datasets into unique statistics that tell a compelling story—engaging everyone from professional players to casual fans—this role is for you!

Responsibilities

• Work directly with our team of tennis experts to develop new innovative insights and graphics used by players, coaches, commentators and more
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to design, develop and deploy the APIs used by broadcasters and rights holders
• Manage our central database and lead research into new technologies and approaches to optimise our data architecture
• Build and maintain robust ETL pipelines for multiple internal and external sources
• Monitor data quality for accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with the data science team on feature engineering, model deployment and monitoring

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience in Python or similar language and experience with Flask or a similar framework
• Experience working with a cloud solution (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Oracle, Snowflake, etc) but particularly AWS data services.
• Experience working with complex relational databases and SQL
• Experience with ETL systems and data modelling
• Experience developing and deploying scalable APIs
• Familiarity with Linux server environments and working with the command line
• Strong written communication skills both technical and non-technical
• Strong interest and knowledge in a variety of sports in particular tennis
• Experience working with sports data
• Familiarity with a version control system e.g. Git, and standard code repository workflows & processes
• Experience with writing unit/integration tests
• Experience working with and developing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with message broker technologies such as Redis, Kafka etc.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or equivalent

About Ellipse

Ellipse is a leading sports data and analytics company comprising CricViz, FootballViz, Horse Racing, RugbyViz (Oval Insights, Stuart Farmer Media Services) and TennisViz. Working with the world’s biggest broadcasters, professional teams and rights holders, we simplify complex data to engage a broad and diverse audience and tell better stories about the sports we love.