Junior Backend Developer

Sportserve forms part of a remarkable group of B2C sports betting and B2B sportsbook technology companies, focused on delivering first class sports betting experiences and casino products for our users worldwide. Along with Sportion, TechSpirit, Standard Focus and Sportelligent, we are the driving force behind the world renowned sports betting company and our flagship brand, Dafabet.

Since launching our global hiring initiative, we now employ over 2,000 people worldwide, offering exciting career paths in Technology, Trading, Operations and Media. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and international culture that embraces the global community and acts locally. We offer office based, hybrid and remote work on permanent and consultancy contracts all over the world, making us the true global employer of choice.

About the job: 

We are looking for a motivated Junior Backend Developer to join our team. As part of the Sports team, you will assist in the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems supporting our BI, AI, and Machine Learning software applications. You'll collaborate with experienced developers and contribute to the creation of scalable backend solutions. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and play a key role in delivering high-quality software products.

What you will be getting up to:

• Contributing to development, maintenance, and support across various business areas.
• Working as part of a team, and occasionally taking on independent development tasks as needed. 
• Assisting in the planning, execution, and completion of technical projects under the guidance of senior team members. 
• Collaborating with other engineers to ensure our tools meet expectations and deliver value. 
• Helping to design and implement backend infrastructure that is cost-effective, secure, and reliable. 
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during incidents in a timely manner. 
• Learning and contributing to Agile development processes with a focus on speed to market. 
• Participating in discussions around user-friendly application features and contributing ideas for improvement. 
• Assisting in research and development related to artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. 
• Contributing to engineering efforts from planning through to execution to solve complex problems. 
• Supporting cloud system development and organization. Working with IT security to ensure cloud privacy and security practices are followed. 
• Responding to technical issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicating effectively with leadership about risks, blockers, and timelines.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with Java 11+ or Kotlin.
• Exposure to languages like Scala, Golang, Python, or Rust is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, ideally with Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and data manipulation is a plus.
• Familiarity with distributed caching tools like Hazelcast or Redis.
• Knowledge of asynchronous messaging (e.g., Pubsub, Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a bonus.
• Some experience with Maven and Linux.
• Understanding of building scalable, high-transaction systems is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of JVM monitoring and performance tuning for Java applications.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like GCP or similar, with an interest in learning about cloud security and services.

**We warmly invite applications in English.

Diversity & Inclusion at Sportserve

At Sportserve, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in building a team that reflects a wide array of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Embracing diversity not only enriches our work culture but also drives innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected.

If you’re a passionate about technology and looking to start your career in an international, forward-thinking Sports Betting company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our exciting journey!