Job Description

Senior Backend Software Developer
Shape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systems
Claremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/m
About Our Client
A pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and real-time insights. With a track record that includes world-first innovations, their solutions now span rugby, soccer, American football, and Aussie rules. They bring together engineers, data scientists, and sports scientists in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where technical expertise directly impacts how sport is played, viewed, and officiated.
The Role: Senior Backend Software Developer
As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be at the forefront of building low-latency, highly reliable athlete-and-ball tracking systems. You'll design robust APIs, manage data pipelines, and ensure seamless interoperability across embedded systems, cloud services, and frontend platforms. This is a chance to work on true greenfield technology where your contributions will directly shape products that change how fans, athletes, and officials experience sport.
Key Responsibilities
Bring 8+ years of backend development expertise to design and deliver scalable, reliable systems
Develop APIs and data streams ensuring smooth integration across platforms
Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and sports scientists to align features with real-world use cases
Contribute to and maintain the cloud ecosystem (AWS or GCP)
Ensure system reliability and feature quality through testing, CI/CD, and version control best practices
Document code and processes to ensure long-term sustainability and team alignment
About You
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
8+ years in software development with strong Golang experience (or another strongly typed language)
Solid experience with SQL (PostgreSQL desirable)
Skilled in Linux environments (local and cloud)
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP)
Strong foundation in testing practices (TDD/BDD), CI/CD pipelines, and Git
Hands-on, proactive, and a strong collaborator with clear communication skills
Bonus skills:
Network protocols (HTTP, TCP/UDP, WebSocket) and messaging protocols (MQTT/AMQP)
Exposure to JavaScript/React or Python
Strong algorithms/mathematics skills to support data science integration
Startup or greenfield project experience
Experience deploying local applications

Skills Required