Lead Engineer – Driving Real-Time Sports Innovation - Leipzig - 85k
A leading player in international sports technology is seeking a Lead Developer to guide a dedicated development team in delivering high-performance web applications. These systems support real-time results for global sporting events such as the Olympics and World Cups.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead critical digital initiatives, work with cutting-edge cloud platforms, and ensure our systems deliver fast, reliable, and scalable performance to millions of users worldwide.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of 2 developers in the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native systems.
* Architect backend services and APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
* Promote and implement best practices in software development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
Your Profile:
* 8+ years of professional software development experience.
* 4+ years of hands-on development with
and
Express
.
* Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
* Proven experience building and maintaining cloud-based systems (e.g.,
Azure
,
AWS
).
* Strong understanding of
CI/CD pipelines
, automated testing, and
DevOps
practices.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-performance environment.
Nice to have:
* Experience with frontend frameworks, ideally
.
* Previous experience with or willingness to work in
C#/.NET
environments.
* Understanding of Agile methodologies.
* German language skills (a plus, but not mandatory).
* English: Fluent (mandatory)
* German: Advantageous
Why Apply:
* Work at the cutting edge of real-time sports technology.
* Contribute to systems used at the world's most prestigious sporting events.
* Join a globally active team committed to innovation and performance.
* Enjoy a dynamic, impactful role with international exposure.
* Relocators welcome