Senior Backend Developer

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AWS, C++, Data Warehousing, Database, Git, Leadership Skill, PHP Programming, PostgreSQL, Python Programming, REST API

Job Description

We are the world's sports analytics leader, using cutting-edge AI technology to produce unique sports data and performance insights. These insights provide an edge to teams, leagues, media organizations, betting operators, and rights holders of all sizes. We use a variety of techniques to collect and analyze sports data, allowing our partners to discover contextual insights and derive value from them in brand new ways.

As a Back End Developer, you will work with the product development team on multi-departmental projects, creating solutions that meet market needs relating to architecture, implementation, testing and maintenance. You will be contributing to our next generation advanced analytics platform, providing our users with powerful analysis tools using Sportlogiq’s unique data set.

What you'll do:

• Collaborating with the product development team to iteratively define, design and implement the backend of Sportlogiq's analytics and processing systems, from data collection and ingestion to data reporting and the web application UI
• Define and implement the REST API which is used by internal and external AI processing services, data analysis and collection tools, and web UI
• Optimizing API and database for maximum speed and scalability
• Manage testing and ensure robustness of the backend infrastructure code
• Build reusable code and libraries
• Managing the deployment toolchain
• Offer constructive and respectful feedback via code reviews

What you need:

• BA Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or relevant technical fields
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Back End Developer, Database Developer or similar roles
• Interest in rapid prototyping and iterative development
• Significant experience of building secure, scalable RESTful APIs (PHP, Python)
• Significant experience working with databases and data warehousing systems (PostgreSQL)
• Experience using cloud based platforms (AWS)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Experience in C++ programming and, working with videos is a plus
• Passion for sports and solid hockey knowledge is a plus!

What we offer:

• We believe that teamwork makes the dream work. We are a collaborative team of go-getters committed to constant innovation.
• We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, annual bonuses and a better-than-average benefits program
• Supportive leadership committed to your personal growth
• Flexible work schedule (we really mean it!) fully remote or hybrid in our comfy Montreal Office
• Seasonal get-togethers and epic Trivia challenges (we're a little competitive that way)

What we offer:

Sportlogiq offers a stimulating and inspiring work environment. There will be no shortage of challenges! You will meet exceptionally rigorous people who are passionate about sport. You will work with members of all our teams. This position will allow you to flourish in a dynamic environment.

• A competitive salary;
• Flexibility of working hours;
• The possibility of having bonuses;
• Numerous social benefits;
• A working atmosphere that promotes pleasure and collaboration.