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Posted 20 Aug 2026

Backend Developer

SportradarSportradar

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegowina

Sportradar is hiring in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegowina. Mid · Bosnia and Herzegowina

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The role

As published by Sportradar.

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:  

  • 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. 

While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation — both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a fully on-site model, with team members working in the office five days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.

 

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! 
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