Datasport

About Datasport

Datasport is a leading provider of IT products and services for endurance sports events. Our passion for sports, team spirit, and cutting-edge technology help us deliver reliable solutions that support hundreds of events annually. We combine technical excellence with a love for sports to create unforgettable experiences for athletes worldwide.

About the Project

At Datasport, we serve over 500,000 athletes annually with our digital services. Our core applications include:

• Online Registration: A web-based platform where athletes sign up for events
• Event Management (CRM): An internal system for managing registrations and logistics
• MyDatasport App: A personal dashboard for athletes to view their registrations, race results, and history

We're modernizing our tech stack and scaling our infrastructure to meet growing demand — with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and cloud-native architecture.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Back-End Engineer (Java) to join our core product engineering team. You'll design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power mission-critical athlete and admin-facing applications.

You’ll play a leading role in evolving our platform architecture, leveraging Java 17+, MongoDB, and AWS to deliver performant, secure, and maintainable systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs using Java 17+ and Spring Boot
• Develop scalable microservices and event-driven systems
• Build and manage document-oriented data models with MongoDB
• Deploy and operate backend systems in AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Participate in architectural discussions and long-term backend strategy
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Review code, mentor other developers, and champion best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of back-end development experience with Java
• Strong proficiency in Java 17+ and the Spring Boot framework
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB (schema design, indexing, aggregation)
• Proficiency with AWS services and cloud-native application patterns
• Understanding of system design, distributed systems, and backend scalability
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

• Experience in a similar domain (CRM systems, event tech, or sports tech)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code tools
• Exposure to frontend-backend integration (e.g., RESTful APIs with React apps)
• Good spoken German

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with full remote
• Readiness to travel to Switzerland is required for onboarding and occasional in-person workshops (covered by Datasport)
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A stable and established Swiss company with modern tech goals