Senior Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI) Fast-Growing Sports AI CompanyKEY POINTSHybrid role based in LondonBuild real time, data rich applications for the sports industrySmall, fast-moving team with high ownership and real impactWork at the forefront of AI and LLMs applied to sportStack flexible, as long as you are happy in Python, FastAPI and modern web toolingSalary up to £100,000 depending on experienceIdeally a genuine sports fanABOUT THE CLIENTWe are supporting a fast-growing company building cutting edge AI solutions for the sports industry. The business is small, ambitious, and moving quickly, building real time, data rich products that analyse and predict the sports millions of people care about.This is an environment where engineers have genuine ownership and a direct impact on product direction and technical architecture from day one. If you enjoy solving new problems every week and want to be a builder rather than a cog in a machine, this is for you.THE ROLE, BACKEND ENGINEERAs a Backend Engineer, you will design and maintain the sophisticated APIs and data systems that power the company's AI-driven sports products. You will work with real time data at scale, translating complex sports logic into clean, efficient, high-performance code.This is a hands-on role in a small team, with the autonomy to own what you build, from design through to deployment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDesign, build and maintain robust, scalable APIs using Python and FastAPIWork with real time data streaming, including SSE and WebSocketsTranslate complex sports data and logic into clean, efficient backend codeEnsure systems are performant, reliable and well architectedOwn your work end to end, including deployment and ongoing iterationCollaborate closely with a small, high-calibre team to ship quicklyESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEStrong backend engineering experience, ideally with Python and FastAPI (stack is flexible if you are happy working in this environment)Solid experience with PostgreSQL, Docker and AWSA deep understanding of asynchronous programming and real time dataStrong system design skills, able to solve complex problems from first principlesComfortable with the autonomy and pace of a small teamA genuine sports fan who understands the game and the data behind it is idealRight to work in the UK, no sponsorship is available for this roleWHAT'S ON OFFERSalary up to £100,000 depending on experienceThe chance to build real time AI products in the sports industry you loveHigh ownership and real influence over product and architectureWork at the cutting edge of how AI and LLMs are changing sportA fast-paced, evolving environment where no two weeks are the sameTO APPLYPlease apply via this advert or email Daniel.Jones@searchability.com directly. For further information, call 0203 763 3888 or 07704 152 638. By applying, you consent to us processing and submitting your application (subject to suitability) for this vacancy only.