Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

ABOUT US:

Sportradar is the world's leading sports technology company, creating immersive experiences at the intersection of sports, betting, and entertainment. Every day, our products engage millions of sports fans and players around the globe.

Within our iGaming (Playradar) division, we are building the next generation of gaming experiences across Casino Games, Virtual Sports, Live Betting Products, 24/7 Experiences, and other innovative gaming concepts inspired by the world of sports. By combining premium sports content, engaging gameplay mechanics, and cutting-edge technology, we create products that redefine how players engage with sports and casino entertainment.

Based in our Vienna or Ljubljana office, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, designers, and product leaders, contribute to key technical and creative decisions, and help build scalable backend systems that power engaging game experiences across our growing portfolio.

If you’re excited by creativity, innovation, and building games that players love, join us and help shape the future of Sportradar casino & virtual Games.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Design, implement, and evolve backend services and game logic that support high-quality, reliable, and scalable gaming products. • Translate product and game design requirements into robust technical solutions, providing constructive feedback and asking the right questions to improve outcomes. • Build clean, maintainable, and well-tested software that minimizes defects, supports efficient operations, and enables future product growth. • Take ownership of technical decisions within your area, actively suggest improvements, and contribute to planning, architecture discussions, and retrospectives.

ABOUT YOU:

• Strong professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend development and production-grade systems. • Strong experience with Java and hands-on experience with Spring Boot, including REST APIs, configuration, and security fundamentals. • Good understanding of object-oriented design, clean code, and software design principles such as SOLID. • Experience designing, building, and maintaining backend services in production environments. • Proficiency working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB, including schema design, efficient queries, and indexing. • Experience implementing domain logic, business rules, or game-related mechanics in scalable systems. • Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows, including code reviews and pull requests. • Knowledge of messaging and event-driven systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies. • Practical experience using Docker, including building images, supporting local development, and working with containerized services. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. • Experience writing unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure reliability and maintainability. • Ability to work independently and take ownership of features from technical design through to production. • Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to balance quality, speed, and maintainability. • Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers and support strong engineering practices across the team. • Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment. • Proactive attitude and continuous learning mindset.