Senior Backend Engineer – LIVE Sports Data, Multi-Sport Platform

Travoom

. Integrate sports-data APIs for live events, results, standings, rankings, fixtures, and statistics .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive backend engineering expertise with a strong focus on integrating sports-data APIs, designing scalable data models, and ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Proficient in developing real-time data processing systems and collaborating effectively with frontend teams.

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Backend Development Using Node.jsAPI Integration With Third-Party ProvidersReal-Time Data Processing SystemsPostgreSQL And Redis OptimizationCloud Infrastructure Experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

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Hard Skills

Node.jsPythonGoJavaPostgreSQLRedisREST APIsWebSocketsEvent-Driven ArchitectureMicroservices

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSGoogle CloudAzureSportradarSportsDataIOEnetpulse

Industry Keywords

Sports-Data APIsLIVE ScoresData NormalizationData SynchronizationSports StatisticsRankingsStandingsSports Betting Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsPostgresPythonRedisSwitchingGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate sports-data APIs for live events, results, standings, rankings, fixtures, and statistics
Design flexible data models for team sports, motorsports, individual competitions, and combat sports
Build real-time data processing, synchronization, caching, and monitoring systems
Develop APIs supporting unique frontend experiences for each sport
Ensure data accuracy, reliability, scalability, and efficient provider switching
Connect sports information to OleOle’s existing microblogging platform without interfering with its 4U recommendation system
Take full ownership of the LIVE Scores backend
Collaborate with existing frontend and design teams
Independently architect, implement, test, and maintain production backend systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional backend engineering experience
Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js, Python, Go, Java, or similar technologies
Proven experience integrating complex third-party APIs and external data providers
Experience designing scalable, real-time data processing systems
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, database optimization, and caching strategies
Experience with WebSockets, message queues, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems
Ability to design flexible, provider-independent data models and API architectures
Experience handling high-volume data synchronization, error recovery, and fault tolerance
Strong understanding of REST APIs, data normalization, and microservices
Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
Ability to independently architect, implement, test, and maintain production backend systems
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with frontend engineers and UX/UI designers
Experience with sports-data providers such as Enetpulse, Sportradar, SportsDataIO, or similar platforms is highly desirable
Familiarity with LIVE Scores, sports statistics, rankings, standings, or sports betting data is a significant advantage
Ability to understand and model fundamentally different sporting structures across team and individual sports
Understanding of football and international sports is a huge plus