Python Developer (Sports Sphere)

Coherent Solutions is a digital product engineering company focused on empowering business success. Our global team of 1700+ talented professionals collaborate seamlessly to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable business impact. Headquartered in Minneapolis, USA, the company’s core competencies across 10 locations worldwide include product software development, IT consulting, data and analytics, machine learning, mobile app development, DevOps, Salesforce, and more.

Our client is a fast-growing, multinational sports tech and gaming company, backed by leading investors and operating remotely with teams based in Philadelphia, USA and Sofia, Bulgaria. Their platform introduces a new way of engaging with sports betting—making it more social, fun, and rewarding, while eliminating financial risk. Users play with Coins or virtual cash to compete, climb leaderboards, complete challenges, and win real rewards.

Project Description

The project is focused on developing a social network-style layer on top of the existing platform, further enriching the user experience with interactive, community-driven features. Built with a 100% cloud-native, serverless architecture on AWS, the system utilizes modern technologies, including event-driven services and microservices to provide real-time responsiveness and scalability.

Technologies:

• Python
• AWS
• Docker
• Django
• attrs
• cattrs
• pytest
• PostgreSQL
• Redis
• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• TypeScript
• React Native
• PEP8
• OOP
• Design Patterns
• Microservice Patterns
• HTTP/REST
• gRPC/protobuf
• Clean/Hexagonal Architecture
• CQRS
• Event Sourcing
• Caching
• Audit Log

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with product owners to understand business goals and ensure alignment with engineering strategy;
• Facilitate requirements gathering and clarification with stakeholders and team members;
• Lead the engineering team through design, estimation, development, testing, and deployment of features using best practices and coding standards;
• Mentor and guide software engineers, helping them grow in both technical and professional areas;
• Foster a collaborative, transparent team environment through open communication and knowledge sharing;
• Drive implementation of architectural patterns such as microservices, event sourcing, CQRS, and hexagonal architecture;
• Monitor development progress, resolve technical roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones;
• Act as a bridge between engineering and other departments, ensuring coordinated and effective execution;

Job Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional software development experience with Python;
• Proven leadership experience (minimum 1–2 years) in a senior or lead engineering role;
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, clean code principles, and design patterns;
• Experience migrating monoliths to microservices, designing scalable systems, and separating business logic from frameworks/protocols;
• Solid knowledge of unit testing (pytest), OOP, PEP8, API design, and caching strategies;
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Docker;
• Familiarity with gRPC/protobuf, event-driven architecture, CQRS, and audit logging;
• Experience with CI/CD, Agile/DevOps methodologies, and fast-paced development environments;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ownership mentality, and customer focus;
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher;

What Do We Offer:

• Platform for flexible benefits
• Free additional health and dental insurance
• Internal and external trainings
• Conferences and events attendance
• Regular meetups
• Corporate Events and Team buildings
• Charity and volunteer activities
• Group Management Program
• Various Discounts
• Internal referral program

If this opportunity excites you, send us your resume!

Please, note, that we will consider all the applications with due respect, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.