Senior Software Engineer

Europe (Remote)

Full‑time contractor role (rolling 12‑month contract).

About TxODDS

TXODDS is a premier provider of ultra low-latency, accurate odds data, fast scores, and innovative betting solutions for the global sports betting industry. With offices in London, Chicago, and Belgrade - and team members working worldwide - we deliver cutting-edge technology and data products that power some of the world’s top sportsbooks.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Acquisition team. This is a key role in building and maintaining the systems that power our real‑time data delivery. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and speed of the data we provide to customers.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 5+ years of experience who enjoys working in a fast‑moving, highly collaborative engineering environment.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll take ownership of critical components within our data ingestion pipeline, including:

• Developing, testing, and deploying software solutions that consume and process data from diverse sources.

• Ensuring data integrity and accessibility through robust validation processes.

• Collaborating with the team to maintain clear documentation for all developed software.

• Supporting data‑related customer issues in partnership with the Client Services team.

• Participating in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rotation for critical data acquisition support.

• Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Building strong relationships across the Data Acquisition, Client Services, and Content teams.

• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their technical growth.

What You’ll Bring:

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring strong technical depth, curiosity, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Ideally, you’ll have:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong experience with at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Scala).

• Experience working with Kubernetes.

• Experience with Docker and containerised development workflows.

• Solid understanding of Git and modern version control practices.

• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases.

• Confidence working in a Linux/Unix command line environment.

• Practical understanding of core networking concepts (e.g., HTTP, APIs).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing methodologies, and Agile development practices.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and clear, pragmatic communication skills.

• A self-starter mindset with a strong eagerness to learn and adapt.

Nice-to-have: Experience with Kafka or other large-scale messaging/streaming systems.

What You’ll Get From Us:

At TxODDS, you’ll be part of a well-established, technology-first company with ambitious growth plans and a global footprint. You’ll work alongside brilliant minds in a culture that’s fun, relaxed, and hardworking - where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a competitive benefits package tailored to your location, and we’re happy to share more details during the hiring process.

Interview Process

We like to keep things straightforward and respectful of your time. Most roles kick off with a friendly chat with the Talent Partner, followed by a couple of team interviews to dive deeper into your experience and fit. Depending on the role, there might be a short task or assessment - nothing scary, just a chance to show us how you think.

Please note, we use AI tools to record calls during the process. This helps us give you our full attention in the conversation and ensures we can review discussions accurately.

Equal Opportunities & Data Protection

TxODDS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We take data protection seriously. Any personal information shared during the application process will be handled in line with applicable privacy laws.