Senior software engineer – ML Pipelines for Pro sports

<p>At Stats Perform, we don’t just keep up with the game — we redefine it. Whether it’s the Champions League final or a local derby, our data powers the world’s most engaging sports experiences.</p> <p><br/>We’re now hiring a <strong>Senior Backend Engineer </strong>to join our team helping to build Opta Vision: a cutting-edge platform delivering advanced post-match insights to elite football clubs and broadcasters. If you love complex systems, clean architecture, and seeing your code fuel global sports coverage, this is for you.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Architect and build core backend services in Python for our flagship AI-driven sports analytics platform.</li> <li>Own infrastructure across AWS &amp; Kubernetes and drive cloud-native excellence.</li> <li>Integrate complex CV/ML pipelines at scale – and make them sing.</li> <li>Collaborate across squads to deliver reliable, scalable, and intelligent APIs.</li> <li>Lead by example through mentorship, architectural vision, and clean code.</li> <li>Constantly push the bar on quality, performance, and engineering standards.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deep experience building production-grade backend systems in Python.</li> <li>Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.</li> <li>Proven track record of owning large technical areas and driving initiatives to success.</li> <li>A love for fast-paced environments and solving complex technical puzzles.</li> <li>Bonus points if you’ve worked on ML or Computer Vision workflows and if you’re a football fan :)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What’s in it for you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build a product used by top-tier clubs, broadcasters, and leagues worldwide.</li> <li>Work on complex, high-scale problems at the intersection of sports, AI, and big data.</li> <li>Hybrid-friendly setup: choose the environment that helps you do your best work.</li> <li>Extra time off, mental health days, and growing vacation allowances.</li> <li>Access to learning platforms like Udemy, O’Reilly, and more – we invest in your growth.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion</strong><br/>At Stats Perform, we believe diverse teams build better products. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone thrives – on and off the field.</p>