Senior software engineer – ML Pipelines for Pro sports

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.

We’re now hiring a Senior Backend Engineer 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.

What you'll do:

• Architect and build core backend services in Python for our flagship AI-driven sports analytics platform.
• Own infrastructure across AWS & Kubernetes and drive cloud-native excellence.
• Integrate complex CV/ML pipelines at scale – and make them sing.
• Collaborate across squads to deliver reliable, scalable, and intelligent APIs.
• Lead by example through mentorship, architectural vision, and clean code.
• Constantly push the bar on quality, performance, and engineering standards.

What you bring:

• Deep experience building production-grade backend systems in Python.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.
• Proven track record of owning large technical areas and driving initiatives to success.
• A love for fast-paced environments and solving complex technical puzzles.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked on ML or Computer Vision workflows and if you’re a football fan :)

What’s in it for you:

• Build a product used by top-tier clubs, broadcasters, and leagues worldwide.
• Work on complex, high-scale problems at the intersection of sports, AI, and big data.
• Hybrid-friendly setup: choose the environment that helps you do your best work.
• Extra time off, mental health days, and growing vacation allowances.
• Access to learning platforms like Udemy, O’Reilly, and more – we invest in your growth.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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.