Senior Software Engineer

Job title: Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack)
Contract Type: Permanent - CDI
Location: Boulogne - Billancourt, Paris, hybrid working with 3 days in the office/2 days wfh

At HBS, we're not just filming sports - we're crafting unforgettable moments for billions of viewers! Our Digital team plays a key role in making that possible by building the tools and platforms that power the live broadcast experience. We're now looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to join this collaborative group. If you're passionate about writing clean, scalable code and want to work in a team at the heart of live sports technology, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Independently pick up and deliver sprint tickets with a strong focus on code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Take ownership of specific components within the system architecture, gaining a deep understanding of how services interact, including underlying AWS infrastructure.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and support the evolution of the platform, identifying areas for improvement or optimisation.
• Follow established coding standards, and conduct code reviews for team, providing feedback to uphold engineering quality across the team.
• Contribute to automated testing, including writing and maintaining test cases, and help evolve the team's testing practices to ensure system reliability.
• Assume responsibility during system issues, assisting in troubleshooting and taking the lead where necessary to restore functionality.
• Actively engage in team ceremonies such as sprint planning, and pair programming, contributing to a collaborative environment.

What makes a successful candidate?

• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4 or more years' experience with working on API based back-end systems preferably related to media management or live video workflows
• Experience with event driven architecture
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code
• Experience with relational and non-relation (NoSQL) database systems
• Experience with AWS and key components such as Lambda, S3, EventBridge and DynamoDB
• Familiar with React
• Good communication skills to facilitate requirements analysis, and articulate technical trade-offs
• Fluent in both spoken and written English

At HBS, we thrive on delivering world-class broadcast solutions for major international events.We're always looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate:

Strong Communication Skills - Fluent in English, able to navigate an international environment with clarity and professionalism.

Confident & Adaptable Team Players - Thriving in fast-paced, live event settings, where collaboration is key to success.

Technical Excellence & Organisation - Structured, detail-oriented, and proficient in the tools needed to keep operations seamless.

Who is HBS?

You've probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26, FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.

• Please apply to find out more. We consider every application and will respond as soon as possible. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please Note: This Job Description is a true reflection of the expected responsibilities for this position at the time of writing, but it is not an exclusive list of the tasks to be undertaken as they may evolve over time. HBS staff needs to have a willingness to undertake other tasks than those listed in this Job Description as required (potentially on other projects).