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 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 :
Large Language Models (LLMs)AI agents and agentic automationIntelligent tooling for sports data operationsGenerative AI integrations into customer-facing productsWe are seeking developers who are excited to apply AI in practical production-grade systems.
Skills & Qualifications
Required
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (TypeScript is a plus)Professional experience building backend systems withExperience designing and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIsSolid understanding of asynchronous programming patternsFamiliarity with relational databases such as MySQLAbility to write clean reusable testable and efficient codeExperience using agentic coding tools and modern AI-assisted development patterns (e.g. Cursor-style workflows LLM-driven coding assistants agent-based coding environments)35 years of professional software development experience is preferredStrong communication skills and comfort working in a remote teamAssets / Nice to Have
Post Secondary education degreeExperience with Microsoft Azure (App Services Functions Blob Storage)Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and automated testing frameworksInterest or experience with machine learning analytics or data-intensive systemsHands-on exposure to LLMs generative AI tools or AI agent frameworksStartup mindset : adaptable curious and eager to learnPassion 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 :
Participate in on-call support rotationsBe available at times outside of standard hours when urgent issues ariseSupport after-hours maintenance or development work when required during live sports action such as evenings weekends or major eventsLive sports create unique technical demands and we are looking for someone comfortable working in a dynamic environment where reliability and responsiveness matter.
Tech Stack
JavaScript / TypeScriptMySQLMicrosoft AzureSports data pipelines API deliveryEmerging Generative AI integrationsWhy Join Rolling Insights
Work at the intersection of sports data and generative AIJoin a remote-first team building a scalable sports insights platformHelp shape the future of automated sports data and intelligent productsMake a direct impact in a fast-growing startup environmentIf youre excited about building scalable backend systems love sports and want to work on cutting-edge AI-driven development wed love to hear from you.
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1