Staff Java Software Engineer

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with extensive Java expertise and a strong track record in large-scale distributed systems
• Ability to lead architecture and technical strategy across multiple teams or products with real business impact
• Deep expertise in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern platform engineering with sound judgment on their use
• Experience mentoring Senior Engineers and shaping engineering culture without direct management authority
• Clear communication skills at all levels, from technical deep dives to strategic leadership conversations
• Ability to define engineering standards and long-term roadmaps that teams use
• Experience in real-time, high-availability systems or mission-critical environments at global scale is advantageous
• Background in sports technology, betting, fintech, or other highly transactional environments is a plus

• Define and drive technical architecture and engineering strategy across multiple teams and product areas
• Lead the design of scalable, high-performance distributed systems that process millions of real-time events daily
• Own complex cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact, from first principles through to production
• Set engineering standards, architecture principles, and the long-term technical roadmap for your area
• Mentor Senior Engineers and act as the technical anchor for teams working through ambiguous, high-stakes problems
• Influence engineering, product, and leadership stakeholders and translate technical strategy into business outcomes
• Bring deep expertise in AWS, cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and event-driven architectures to organizational decisions
• Lead platform modernization, technical transformation, and large-scale migration initiatives where needed

At Sportradar, we celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the listed criteria, as skills evolve over time.