Full-Time

Senior iOS Developer

Payments

Posted on 11/22/2024

theScore

theScore

501-1,000 employees

Mobile app for sports news and betting

Fintech
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Senior

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Hybrid work model indicated by #LI-HYBRID.

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Kubernetes
Agile
Elixir
Git
Data Structures & Algorithms
Jest
Apache Kafka
Postgres
GraphQL
iOS/Swift
SCRUM
REST APIs
Requirements
  • A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, distributed systems, algorithms and software design.
  • Passionate about clean code architecture and software craftsmanship.
  • Experience with a modern web framework and consuming and building APIs.
  • Experience with Git and GitHub or similar.
  • A strong grasp and experience with relational databases; including PostgreSQL.
  • An interest in designing, building, and optimizing distributed systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, including solid technical writing abilities.
  • A drive for finding simple solutions to complex problems.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with caching strategies and tools.
  • Always trying to understand problems from a fundamental perspective.
  • Experience with testing frameworks such as ExUnit, RSpec, Jest, pytest or equivalent.
  • NICE TO HAVE: Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, gRPC, experience with functional programming and experience or excitement about the payments industry.
Responsibilities
  • Working with our preferred technology stack (Primarily Elixir/Phoenix, LiveView).
  • Collaborate regularly with engineers, product managers, designers to bring new features and products to our patrons.
  • Develop, scale, and optimize amazing GraphQL & RESTful APIs.
  • Design and build foundational components that improve the reliability and scalability of our backend services.
  • Solve technical problems of the highest scope and complexity.
  • Strive to reduce technical debt, while communicating with teammates about any larger refactor.
  • Be part of our backend service teams supporting web and mobile clients.
  • Participate in the design, architecture, and delivery of new features in a collaborative agile/scrum environment.
  • Collaborate with the team to define and improve our documentation, internal style guide, maintainability and best practices.
  • Actively participate in Engineering efforts that help streamline the experience of our payments product.
  • Provide mentorship to other developers on the team.
  • Other duties as required.

theScore provides extensive sports coverage and mobile sports betting services, primarily targeting sports fans and bettors in the United States, specifically in New Jersey, Indiana, and Colorado. Its main product is a mobile app that offers real-time scores, news, and updates across various sports, while also allowing users to place bets through its integrated platform, theScore Bet. This combination of sports media and gaming sets theScore apart from competitors, as it creates an engaging experience for both casual fans and serious bettors. The company generates revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and betting transactions, aiming to enhance the sports experience for its users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$268.1M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

49%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Micro-betting trend enhances user engagement on theScore's platform.
  • Esports betting expansion offers new opportunities for theScore.
  • Sports NFTs provide new revenue streams for theScore.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from DraftKings and FanDuel in the U.S. market.
  • Regulatory challenges in states like Florida and Texas hinder market expansion.
  • Volatility in advertising revenue due to changes in digital advertising policies.

What makes theScore unique

  • theScore integrates sports media and betting for a unique user experience.
  • AI-driven personalized content boosts user retention and engagement on theScore's platform.
  • theScore offers real-time sports updates, enhancing user experience with 5G technology.

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