Backend Developer

Sportradar — Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegowina

THE CHALLENGE: 

• Implement domain logic and definitions within the system, and collaborate on product requirements by providing feedback and asking the right questions; 

• Build reliable and scalable solutions, aiming for clean implementations that minimize bugs and reduce the need for support or rework; 

• Continuously learn - whether it’s the business domain, the technologies we currently use, or new tools and approaches we want to explore; 

• Actively suggest improvements to technical solutions or domain implementation at any time, especially during team planning sessions and retrospectives. 

ABOUT YOU: 

• Strong experience with Java. Solid hands on experience with Spring Boot (REST APIs, configuration, security basics)

• Good understanding of object oriented design, clean code, and design principles (SOLID)

• Experience building and maintaining backend services in production environments

• Proficiency working with SQL databases and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) - Designing schemas, writing efficient queries, indexing

• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows (code reviews, pull requests)

• Knowledge of messaging and event driven systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar

• Practical experience using Docker - Building images, local development, containerized services

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Experience writing unit and integration tests

• Able to work independently and take ownership of features from design to production

• Strong problem solving mindset and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders

• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers (especially for Senior role)

• Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment

• Proactive attitude and continuous learning mindset

NICE TO HAVE: 

• Exposure to Kubernetes (deployment concepts, Helm, scaling, troubleshooting)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience making architectural and technical decisions

• Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems

• Leading by example in code quality, reviews, and best practice

• Supporting the team with technical guidance and mentorship

• Practical experience using AI tools to support software development

• Ability to critically evaluate AI‑generated code and ensure correctness, security, and maintainability

• Understanding of best practices and limitations of AI‑assisted development

• Comfortable integrating AI tools into day‑to‑day engineering workflows to improve productivity and quality

OUR OFFER:  

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and the US) including various social events and teambuilding. 

• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy. 

• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks. 

• Vibrant and inclusive community which welcomes all participants. 

• Global Employee Assistance Program. 

• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience). 

• Online training videos. 

• Flexible working hours. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:  

• Initial Screening: A quick online chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 

• Interview: Organized online with the purpose of meeting the hiring manager, assessing team fit and learning more about the role. 

• Technical Assessment: Take @ home task to showcase your technical skills. 

• Technical Interview: Organized on-site to meet with the Hiring Manager and/or additional Interviewer to dive into your solution. 

• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, offer!