Data & Backend Engineer

Head Resourcing is working with an innovative sports technology company that has rapidly grown to become a success story in its sector. They are now entering an exciting new phase of expansion and are looking for a Data & Backend Engineer to join their team and help deliver operational excellence and platform enhancements.

This role offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering and operational problem-solving. It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, building robust backend solutions, and creating tools that make a real impact for customers.

You'll split your time between supporting operational requests and delivering backend engineering projects that improve the experience for all clients. This includes automating processes, building reporting pipelines, and contributing to platform integrations.

Operational Support (50%)

• Respond to ad-hoc support requests requiring database or system interventions
• Maintain and improve internal tooling (admin dashboards, scripts)
• Document processes, SQL scripts, and workflows
• Identify recurring tasks and automate them for efficiency
• Collaborate with support to triage requests and ensure safe operating procedures
• Complete one-off data migrations during client onboarding

Engineering (50%)

• Build and optimise customer-facing reports and internal dashboards
• Implement backend workflows and CRM integrations aligned with the product roadmap
• Contribute to bug fixes, optimisations, and platform enhancements
• Own data-oriented build projects end-to-end

• 2-5 years' experience working on data solutions
• Strong SQL (T-SQL) and database administration skills
• Backend development experience in C#/.NET (or ability to learn quickly)
• Familiarity with Azure services (SQL Database, App Services, Storage)
• Understanding of operational risk and data governance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams

Desirable experience

• Building integrations and APIs (REST, webhooks, OAuth)
• Previous startup or SaaS experience
• Experience in a support-adjacent role

• A truly competitive salary depending on experience - please ask for further details!
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in central Edinburgh
• Holidays: 25 days + birthday off + Scottish bank holidays
• Share options and a monthly social budget
• Real autonomy and responsibility, with clear progression opportunities
• Be on the frontline of a fast-growing sports tech company

If you're a pragmatic engineer with strong SQL skills and a passion for building tools that make a difference, please apply using the link below or send your CV directly to Callum Beveridge.

Apply now via this advert or contact Head Resourcing for more details.