Beyond Sports

A leading sports technology company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java) on a contracting basis. You will develop robust backend services and APIs, work closely with cross-functional teams, and manage deployments. Ideal candidates should have expert-level knowledge of Java 11+, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs. This role offers a daily rate between £400 to £500 and requires no line management responsibilities, focusing solely on delivery and project execution.

Senior Software Engineer - Java (Contractor) Outside IR35 Rate: £400 - £500 per day Duration: 3 Months Plus Start Date: ASAP As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Contractor at Pulselive, you'll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands on engineer with strong Java and Spring expertise who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced delivery environment. You'll work closely with cross functional teams to build, integrate, and optimize systems that handle real time sports data, video, and live commentary. This position is project and delivery focused, with no line management or people leadership responsibilities required. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot Deliver well structured, maintainable, and testable code aligned with project requirements Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications Integrate with third party data providers (e.g. sports data, video, commentary) Use Git to manage code versioning and contribute to shared repositories Manage deployments across multiple environments (Dev, Test, Staging, Prod) Ensure systems are performant, secure, and resilient Identify and manage project level technical dependencies Participate in sprint planning and delivery focused meetings with the wider team Write and maintain clear technical documentation Contribute to code reviews and uphold development best practices Core Skills & Experience: Expert level knowledge of: Java 11+ Spring Boot and Spring Framework (v5+) JPA/Hibernate and ORM principles Designing and building microservice architectures Creating and consuming RESTful APIs Git for version control and collaborative development JSON and working with structured data Unit testing with frameworks like JUnit Task management tools like JIRA Writing technical documentation for APIs and backend components Proficient with: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar) Kafka or other messaging/event driven platforms Docker containerization Kubernetes for orchestration AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, etc.) Maven for build and dependency management CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Basic understanding of: Python (scripts, tools, integrations) Frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (for context when integrating with frontend)

Beyond Sports is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to shape cutting-edge digital experiences in sports. You'll design and build scalable frontend architecture, mentor engineers, and champion best practices. Ideal candidates excel in React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript, and thrive in collaborative environments. Join us to influence the future of sports engagement technologies and work on products used by millions of fans globally.

Senior Frontend Engineer At Beyond Sports, we create cutting edge digital experiences that bring sports to life. From real time data integrations to immersive fan interfaces, our products power web and mobile applications used by teams, tournaments, and global audiences. We're looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to take a leading role in shaping these experiences, someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation. What You'll Do As part of a cross functional squad, you'll work with autonomy to design, build, and deliver high quality frontend solutions. You'll play a key role in both hands on development and team leadership. Design and build scalable, maintainable frontend architecture using modern technologies Develop high quality, testable code using best practices and modern patterns Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, product managers, and external partners Take ownership of features from concept through to production Mentor and support other engineers, helping them grow and succeed Champion best practices in performance, accessibility, and developer experience Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and technologies Oversee releases across all environments (Dev, Test, Staging, Production) Manage dependencies and coordinate work across teams What You Bring You're a strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys solving complex problems at scale. Expert in: React and component based architecture TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+) Semantic HTML and modern CSS Responsive design and cross browser/device testing Git and version control workflows REST and GraphQL integrations Working with third party tools (e.g. video platforms) Writing clear technical documentation Comfortable with: Package and dependency management (NPM) Build tools (e.g. Rollup, Gulp) Automated testing practices Performance optimisation techniques Accessibility standards (WCAG) SEO best practices CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows SSO integrations (e.g. OIDC) Bonus Points Experience leading engineers or managing performance and development Involvement in technical working groups or communities Passion for sports and fan engagement technologies Why Join Beyond Sports? Work on products used by millions of sports fans globally Be part of a collaborative, forward thinking engineering culture Influence technical direction and adopt new technologies Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth Help shape the future of digital sports experiences