Full-Time

Elixir Developer

Posted on 9/11/2023

theScore

theScore

501-1,000 employees

Sports coverage and mobile betting services

No salary listed

Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada

This is a remote or hybrid position, with opportunities for career progression and mentoring. Candidates residing in Ontario requiring special accommodation can email [email protected].

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Elixir
JavaScript
Git
REST APIs
Requirements
  • Solid foundation in computer science
  • Experience with modern web framework and API development
  • Experience with Git and GitHub
  • Strong grasp and experience with relational databases
  • Experience with background job processing
  • Proficiency in an editor of choice
  • Experience with testing frameworks
  • Knowledge of caching strategies
  • Consuming and integrating with third party APIs
Responsibilities
  • Developing, scaling, and optimizing GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and gRPC
  • Building front-end applications using modern JavaScript technologies
  • Participating in design, architecture, and delivery of new features
  • Other duties as required

theScore provides extensive sports coverage and mobile sports betting services, primarily in the United States. Its main product is a mobile app that offers real-time scores, news, and updates across various sports, along with integrated betting options through theScore Bet. This app allows users to stay informed about their favorite sports while also placing bets directly within the platform. What sets theScore apart from its competitors is its combination of sports media and gaming, creating an engaging experience for both casual fans and serious bettors. The company's goal is to enhance the sports experience for users by providing timely information and seamless betting opportunities.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in sports betting among Gen Z and Millennials.
  • Integration of AI enhances user engagement and retention.
  • Micro-betting popularity could attract more users to theScore.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from apps like DraftKings and FanDuel.
  • Regulatory challenges in U.S. sports betting market.
  • Economic downturns could affect advertising revenue and betting transactions.

What makes theScore unique

  • theScore combines sports media and betting for a unique user experience.
  • The app offers real-time scores, news, and integrated betting options.
  • theScore partners with major sports leagues for exclusive content and betting rights.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

1%
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