Akraya, Inc. · 3 days ago
Senior Backend Developer for Sports Data Platform : 25-07019
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$75/hr - $80/hrAkraya, Inc. is an award-winning IT staffing firm recognized for its commitment to excellence. They are seeking an experienced backend developer to build scalable and efficient systems for a sports data platform, focusing on developing features, debugging data issues, and enhancing API support.
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Responsibilities
Develop features and bug fixes for the GraphQL Sports APIs
Debug and identify data problems; create tickets for the ingestion team
Participate in code reviews
Coordinate with the web frontend team and other client teams to support Sports API data gaps
Support the end-of-life (EOL) transition for legacy sports APIs by addressing feature gaps in modern GraphQL APIs
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Java or Kotlin, and server-side API programming on Linux environments
Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithm design
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
Independent worker with strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment and a passion for sports
Experience developing GraphQL servers and familiarity with relational databases like MySQL
Preferred
Previous experience in sports or a related field is highly desirable
Company
Akraya, Inc.
Akraya is your trusted partner for Digital Transformation.
Founded in 2001
201-500 employees
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