Intermediate / Senior Node.js Developer (Sports Data + Generative AI)

The Role

This position focuses on building and improving the backend services that collect, normalize, validate, and distribute sports data to customers through APIs and internal systems.

Our platform currently requires active maintenance and some manual data input to ensure accuracy. Your work will help eliminate inefficiencies, reduce human error, and build a more scalable and automated data engine.

You will be joining a small, fast-moving team where your contributions will have direct impact on the product and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and JavaScript
• Improve and refactor legacy systems into a modern, scalable platform
• Develop standardized and reusable code across multiple sports and leagues
• Ensure sports statistics and datasets maintain extremely high accuracy
• Reduce manual processes through automation and improved data pipelines
• Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of backend applications
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend developers in a remote-first environment
• Participate in architectural decisions and platform modernization efforts
• Explore emerging technologies that improve product capability and developer velocity

Generative AI & Agentic Development (Highly Desired)

Rolling Insights is actively investing in next-generation workflows using :

We are seeking developers who are excited to apply AI in practical, production-grade systems.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

Assets / Nice to Have

Passion for Sports (Highly Desirable)

We love working with people who genuinely enjoy sports whether as a fan, fantasy player, athlete, or data enthusiast. A passion for sports makes this role more meaningful and helps connect with the problems we are solving every day.

Working Hours & On-Call Expectations

This role is primarily structured around regular business hours during the week.

However, because Rolling Insights supports live sports data products, there is an expectation that the successful candidate will :

Live sports create unique technical demands, and we are looking for someone comfortable working in a dynamic environment where reliability and responsiveness matter.

Tech Stack

Why Join Rolling Insights?

If you’re excited about building scalable backend systems, love sports, and want to work on cutting-edge AI-driven development, we’d love to hear from you.