Software Engineer – Backend (Javascript)

THE ROLE:

Do you want to have an impact on a product that is used by millions of users across multiple devices on a daily basis? Our tech works seamlessly, 24/7, and is cutting-edge, scalable and resilient. Our people are dedicated, flexible and fast-moving, rising to every challenge that streaming to a global audience of fans brings. We make learning a fundamental part of the job. Our industry-leading experts continually share their expertise with their colleagues and the wider industry. We host lightning talks, brown bag sessions, hackathons and more, and you’ll see our people speaking at conferences and events around the world. We’re an active part of the technology community and put a strong focus on innovation. Lateral thinking and innovation aren’t just encouraged here. They’re essential.

Please note, our Talent Acquisition team and some Hiring teams are based in the UK so parts of the recruitment process will be in English. Please also upload your resume in English, thanks!

As our new Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop new and existing backend services (in the team we mainly focus on functionalities such as follow, search and content restriction based on age)
• Support other developers with their day-to-day work
• Deliver high quality, robust and testable code adhering to internal engineering procedures, code conventions and development methodologies
• Design architecture for new features along with architects
• Contribute to comprehensive documentation that supports the development and support lifecycles
• Work to continually improve software deployment to ensure iterative releases and rapid deployment of updates to our customers across all platforms
• Monitor system performance and resolve any issues or failures in staging or production environments

You’ll have:

• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript
• Experience designing and building REST APIs
• Experience with databases (relational or non-relational)
• Commercial experience working in a cloud-based environment (preferred AWS)
• Knowledge of asynchronous processing (queues / multithreading / multiprocessing)
• Attention to details and ability to independently work and deliver working solutions
• Strong team-player mindset
• Very good command of English

Benefits will include:

• Access to DAZN streaming service
• Annual leave increasing by 3 days after 3 years
• Private medical insurance (fully financed by DAZN)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme (Pracowniczy Program Emerytalny)
• MyBenefit platform (MultiSport and thousands of sports, culture or tourism benefits)
• Financially rewarding ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Family-friendly community
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Employee Assistance Program (psychological, managerial, legal and financial counselling)
• Free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind)
• Learning and development resources
• Access to our internal speaker series and events
• High-end laptops (Macs or Windows)