Senior Backend Engineer

LSports is a world-leading sports data provider, trusted by sportsbooks worldwide to deliver real-time data with unmatched accuracy and reliability. With technology that drives smarter trading and deeper engagement, we empower bookmakers to grow, innovate, and stay ahead of the game. If you’re passionate about sports and technology and want to make your mark in a fast-moving industry, don't miss this chance! Step onto the field with us and help build the future of sports data – We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Engineer.

What You’ll Do

• Design and Architect Distributed Systems: Lead the design of resilient, event-driven architectures and scalable microservices.
• Navigate Real-Time Pipelines: Contribute across the full real-time data pipeline, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Drive Technical Excellence: Lead architectural discussions, make critical technical decisions, and own features from initial design through to production.
• AI-First Development: Leverage and champion GenAI tools (specifically Cursor) to accelerate development and multiply team productivity.
• Mentor and Enable: Teach and guide teammates on advanced system design, architectural patterns, and AI-assisted development practices.

Requirements

• Seasoned Developer: 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 5+ years focused on .NET Core/C#.
• Architecture Experience: Hands-on experience in designing distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and scalable microservices.
• Cloud Environment Experience: Hands-on experience working in cloud environments, with a preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Containerization & Messaging: Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and messaging systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
• Database Experience: Hands-on experience working with high-scale databases such as ClickHouse, MySQL, and Redis, including performance considerations.
• AI-Assisted Development: Hands-on experience using GenAI tools as part of daily development workflows (e.g., Cursor, Claude).
• Thought Leader: An architectural thinker who is meticulous, original in problem-solving, and capable of identifying complex edge cases.
• Experience building and maintaining robust, scalable systems designed to handle high traffic and heavy workloads.

Bonus Points if you have

• Experience with advanced data visualization or real-time monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Databricks).

Life at LSports

We’re honest with each other and open to new ideas. We challenge ourselves to excel, knowing that good relationships never come at the expense of professionalism. We’re dynamic, always growing and improving to stay on top.

Come join a team that’s all about winning together, with integrity and heart.

All the Extras You Deserve

• Hybrid work model

• Work From Anywhere – up to 30 days a year

• Extended parental leave for both mothers and fathers

• Quarterly recharge days – company-wide shutdown to fully unplug

• Health insurance

• Professional development budget & skills-based courses

• Birthday day off

And yes — we also care about the little things:

• Cibus

• Holiday eves off

• Team & company social events

• Dog-friendly office

• Kids summer camp

• Access to the Group Hug wellbeing platform