Midweight Backend Engineer

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Two Circles is a global sports agency focused on driving growth for sports properties through data and technology, connecting fans with sports organizations like the NFL, Premier League, and Formula 1. As a Midweight Backend Engineer on a contract basis, you will join an expanding Software Engineering team and work on high-impact greenfield products for major sports brands. You will be responsible for building modern, scalable software from scratch to enhance fan engagement. The role requires someone who excels at solving complex problems with simple solutions, is collaborative, eager to learn and improve, and committed to writing clean, maintainable code. You will contribute to building best-in-class products that advance sports technology.
Must have:
  • Write clean, reusable code following best practices
  • Advocate for developer experience and continuous improvement
  • Encourage a blameless culture of continuous improvement
  • Lead and influence technical design and architecture
  • Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Product Managers
  • Set up software development frameworks for release management
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring
  • Stay updated on sports technology trends

Job Details

Midweight Backend Engineer 

Two Circles is a global sports agency. We drive growth for sports properties by delivering deeper connections with fans, through the intelligent use of data and technology.   

We work with some of the world’s biggest sports organisations – including the NFL, Premier League, Formula 1, AFL, Wimbledon and UEFA – and have been named Sport Industry Agency of the Year on more than four occasions.  

We are almost 1000 people, based out of 14 offices, and we deliver work for sports and entertainment businesses of all shapes and sizes all over the world 

Data is at the center of our approach - helping clients to get a better understanding of their customers and deliver insights that influence top-level decision-making. From there, we develop digital products and integrate data and technology solutions that grow audiences and revenue across ticketing, participation, sponsorship and media. 

  

JOB DESCRIPTION   

As part of our exciting growth journey, we’re expanding our Software Engineering team and are on the lookout for a talented Software Engineer to join us on a hybrid basis at our London office. 

This is a rare chance to work on high-impact greenfield products for some of the biggest and most iconic sports brands in the world. You’ll be at the forefront of building modern, scalable software from the ground up, helping shape the future of fan engagement across global sport. 

You’ll be someone who thrives when solving complex problems with elegant, simple solutions. We’re looking for a collaborative engineer who’s eager to learn, grow, and continuously improve, both personally and as part of a high-performing team. You care about writing clean, maintainable code and are excited to contribute to building best-in-class products that push the boundaries of what’s possible in sport. 

   

Key Responsibilities

    • Write clean, and reusable code following best practices whilst helping to define coding standards and team conventions. 
    • Be an advocate for developer experience and have a keen interest in continually improving it. 
    • Encouraging a blameless culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. 
    • Leading and influencing the technical design, architecture and development of digital projects. 
    • Work closely with Engineering Managers, Engineering Leads and Product Managers to understand problems and define technical scope for global sports properties.  
    • Setting up software development frameworks for release management, automation, code quality and source control.  
    • Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to other Two Circles engineers. 
    • Keeping up to date on emerging technologies and trends in sports technology.   
    • Presence in our London office for 2 days a week is encouraged for this role and occasional travel to other offices in London and EMEA will be required at times.   

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