Software Engineer - PHP (m/f/d) at Sportradar
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Sportradar is a trailblazer in global sports technology, where your skills will enhance the creation of immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors worldwide.
Established in 2001, Sportradar operates at the intersection of the sports, media, and betting industries, delivering top‑tier technology solutions to sports federations, media companies, consumer platforms, and betting operators to drive business growth.
Partnered with prestigious organizations such as the NBA, ATP, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, FIFA, UEFA, Bundesliga, AFC and Conmebol, we cover nearly a million events annually across all major sports.
As part of our team, you will leverage our extensive industry relationships and expertise to innovate and elevate the sports fan experience. Through our Integrity Services division, you will also contribute to promoting an integrity‑driven environment that safeguards the sports industry.
ABOUT US:
Working as a part of the Audio Visual (AV) Tribe, you will be responsible for applications together with the team members in other locations (Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Norway).
THE CHALLENGE:
You will help develop and maintain services used by both internal users and external clients. With high traffic and demanding performance requirements, your code will need to be efficient, reliable, clean and maintainable.
Most of our daily work involves technology:
* PHP (Symfony), Go, React, TypeScript, MySQL (Aurora), Redis (ElastiCache).
* Gitlab CI/CD, Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, NewRelic, SonarQube, Mend and more.
* We follow best practices around quality, including writing tests and reviewing each other’s code.
* Working in Scrum, we manage our tasks in Jira and keep detailed documentation in Confluence.
Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
* Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews.
* Ensure high availability, scalability and performance.
* Build and deployment processes via GitLab CI/CD, run scalable services on Kubernetes.
* Implement observability practices using tools like Grafana, Loki, and New Relic.
* Work closely with cross‑functional teams to define and deliver new features.
* Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders by contributing to technical documentation and providing input on implementation choices.
* Drive continuous improvement, promote best practices in software engineering, testing and infrastructure.
About You:
* Solid backend development experience with PHP (5+ years).
* Hands‑on experience with Symfony and Doctrine (must‑have).
* Experience with Go (nice‑to‑have).
* Knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns.
* Experience in designing and working on highly scalable systems.
* Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems and APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL).
* Hands‑on experience with SQL, NoSQL and queue systems.
* Familiar with GitLab CI/CD workflows.
* Experience with containerization (k8s, Docker, AWS).
* Understanding of system monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, New Relic).
* Practice TDD and pair programming.
Our Offer:
* A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and 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, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
* Global Employee Assistance Programme.
* Calm and Reulay app (leading well‑being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long‑term mental resilience).
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. For this reason, we are an office‑first business operating on a hybrid model, with team members working in the office three days a week.
Recruitment Process:
* Initial Screening: A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition to understand your background and expectations.
* Technical Assessment: A short home task designed to showcase your technical skills.
* Technical Interview (90 minutes): Meet with the Technical Team Lead and Hiring Manager to dive into your solution and your expertise.
* Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!
Additional Information:
The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.
At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Engineering Services, Software Development, and Information Services
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