Backend Developer
Sportradar
| Company | Sportradar |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Mostar |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
THE CHALLENGE:
• Implement domain logic and definitions within the system, and collaborate on product requirements by providing feedback and asking the right questions;
• Build reliable and scalable solutions, aiming for clean implementations that minimize bugs and reduce the need for support or rework;
• Continuously learn - whether it’s the business domain, the technologies we currently use, or new tools and approaches we want to explore;
• Actively suggest improvements to technical solutions or domain implementation at any time, especially during team planning sessions and retrospectives.
ABOUT YOU:
• Strong experience with Java. Solid hands on experience with Spring Boot (REST APIs, configuration, security basics)
• Good understanding of object oriented design, clean code, and design principles (SOLID)
• Experience building and maintaining backend services in production environments
• Proficiency working with SQL databases and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) - Designing schemas, writing efficient queries, indexing
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows (code reviews, pull requests)
• Knowledge of messaging and event driven systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
• Practical experience using Docker - Building images, local development, containerized services
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience writing unit and integration tests
• Able to work independently and take ownership of features from design to production
• Strong problem solving mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders
• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers (especially for Senior role)
• Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Proactive attitude and continuous learning mindset
NICE TO HAVE:
• Exposure to Kubernetes (deployment concepts, Helm, scaling, troubleshooting)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience making architectural and technical decisions
• Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems
• Leading by example in code quality, reviews, and best practice
• Supporting the team with technical guidance and mentorship
• Practical experience using AI tools to support software development
• Ability to critically evaluate AI‑generated code and ensure correctness, security, and maintainability
• Understanding of best practices and limitations of AI‑assisted development
• Comfortable integrating AI tools into day‑to‑day engineering workflows to improve productivity and quality
OUR OFFER:
• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and the US) including various social events and teambuilding .
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
• Vibrant and inclusive community which welcomes all participants.
• Global Employee Assistance Program .
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
• Online training videos .
• Flexible working hours.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• Initial Screening: A quick online chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Interview: Organized online with the purpose of meeting the hiring manager, assessing team fit and learning more about the role.
• Technical Assessment: Take @ home task to showcase your technical s