Senior Backend Software Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Lisbon (Hybrid), Portugal (Remote)

Your mission

At Odds Scanner, we are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our growing team in Lisbon.

Being part of the dynamic tech team, you will be modernizing our platform while managing critical business needs. You will also lead the backend development team, mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence. You'll balance improving our legacy systems with new features using modern tools. In this role, we will give you the opportunity to shape architecture decisions while building a stronger engineering culture through mentorship and best practices.

This position requires residency in Portugal or a willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

Oversee the modernization of backend systems while ensuring seamless business operations.
Design and developed scalable solutions using modern frameworks and AI technologies.
Optimize large-scale MariaDB databases for enhanced performance and maintainability.
Mentor junior developers through code reviews and pair programming.
Define and implement engineering best practices, including testing, version control and coding standards.
Balance technical debt reduction with fast-paced feature developments.
Architect new API services following modern design patterns.
Implement agile methodologies to streamline development processes.
Work closely with project management to align technical roadmaps with business goals.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience working in software development.
2 years of experience mentoring junior developers.
Fluency in both English and Portuguese.
Experience modernizing legacy systems and working with large-scale databases.
Track record of successful system transformations.
Understanding of API design patterns.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience with PHP and Python frameworks as well as implementing AI/ML would be nice to have, but not required.

Benefits

40 days of holidays of your choosing (take only the bank holidays you want!);
Flexible working hours;
Discretionary performance bonus;
Hybrid working model;
Free breakfast at the office every day;
Other benefits and allowances such as Sports, Private Health Insurance, and Education.

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About us

Based in Malta and Portugal, Odds Scanner is a media and technology company active in several sports and gambling markets in Latin America and the United States. Our brands, including Odds Scanner, Sambafoot, Tatame, and others, lead the way in delivering high-performance conversion funnels and engaging sports content. We have a diverse and international team with offices in Malta and Lisbon and team members working remotely in Brazil, the United States, Canada, Spain, and many other countries worldwide.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your interest in Odds Scanner. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to hr@oddsscanner.com.