Release Engineer & Backend Developer

365Scores is a global sports technology company delivering real-time sports experiences to tens of millions of users worldwide. Our platform provides live scores, real-time statistics, breaking news, personalized content feeds, and comprehensive sports data across all major leagues and competitions. Built on cutting-edge technology, we enable instant updates and on-demand content libraries at the highest quality and scale.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer & Release Engineer to join our R&D team. This hybrid role combines hands-on software development with release management responsibilities, making you a key driver of both our technical innovation and delivery excellence. You will design and build robust backend systems while ensuring smooth, predictable, high-quality releases for the backend team.

Requirements:

5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Web API, and Entity Framework Core
Solid experience with multithreading, asynchronous programming, caching strategies, and queue management
Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean architecture principles
Hands-on experience with Docker containerization and container orchestration
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and microservices architecture
Knowledge of message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS) and distributed systems design
Good knowledge of MS SQL Server, database design, ADO.NET, T-SQL, and stored procedures
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar)
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
Experience coordinating software releases across multiple teams and environments
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage release schedules and track dependencies
Ability to identify and communicate release risks and blockers effectively
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong collaboration skills with ability to work effectively in remote/hybrid environments
Self-motivated with ability to take ownership and work independently

Nice to Have-

Experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch) or Azure equivalent
Kubernetes experience for container orchestration
Frontend development skills (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB)
Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience with release automation tools and deployment tracking systems
Background in sports technology
Experience with real-time data systems

Responsibilities:

Backend Development

Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs and microservices serving millions of concurrent users
Architect and implement cloud-native solutions optimized for scalability, reliability, and performance
Build and optimize real-time data processing pipelines for live sports updates and push notifications
Analyze and process large-scale datasets to deliver real-time insights and analytics
Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and data teams to deliver seamless end-to-end features
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions

Release Engineering & Coordination

Own end-to-end release planning, execution, and tracking across all environments (Development Staging Production)
Coordinate release schedules with Backend, iOS, Android, and Web teams to align timelines and resolve dependencies
Maintain and manage release calendars, release windows, and deployment schedules
Initiate and promote CI/CD improvements to enhance automation, efficiency, and deployment reliability
Document release processes and ensure all deployment steps are properly recorded
Identify and address release blockers, coordinating with stakeholders to minimize deployment risks
Continuously improve release processes to enhance transparency, quality, and cross-team alignment