We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help shape and deliver the core software powering Europe's most popular team management app.
Spond is a product-driven tech company that simplifies life for sports teams, clubs, and volunteers. By streamlining administration, payments and communication, our platform takes the heavy lifting out of grassroots sports.
Today we support over 4 million monthly active users globally and are driving strong traction in markets such as the UK, France, Norway, and Germany. We consistently rank at the top of the App Store's sports category and are highly valued by our community, with a Net Promoter Score of 76, outperforming services like Netflix, Airbnb and Uber.
The position
Spond is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and scale the core services powering our platform. You will join the Core Services team, responsible for essential services such as authentication, notifications, payments, and integrations.
This is a hands-on role where you will develop and optimize microservices in Java and Go, running in Kubernetes on AWS. You will tackle challenges around scalability, reliability, and performance, seeing your work directly impact millions of users.
We value craftsmanship, collaboration, and clarity, and you will partner with product and platform teams to design solutions that simplify complexity, improve usability, and enable faster product iteration and long-term scalability. Our environment encourages experimentation and learning, giving you the freedom to explore new technologies and take ownership from idea to production.
You will:
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Develop and operate Java and Go microservices running in Kubernetes on AWS
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Design and improve shared services for notifications, payments, profiles, and other key platform features
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Build scalable systems handling over 1 billion requests per week
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Automate and optimize CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI)
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Collaborate with product and platform teams to ensure reliability and performance
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure uptime
What can we offer?
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A passionate and dedicated team with a high level of professional expertise.
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The opportunity to work on a product used by millions of people.
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Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.
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Access to a company cabin for you and your family.
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Competitive salary, professional development budget, strong insurance coverage, pension plan, and occupational health services.
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Newly renovated offices with a cafeteria, gym, and pleasant social areas.
What we look for:
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Strong experience developing and running Java and/or Go microservices at scale
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Product- and business-oriented mindset, understanding how technical choices affect users
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Structured, solution-driven approach and passion for clean, maintainable code
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Experience from product focused teams/companies
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Curiosity and a continuous desire to learn
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Collaborative attitude and eagerness to share knowledge
Apply without CV or cover letter!
Om arbeidsgiveren:
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