Software Engineer

How to apply: Complete the online applications form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/VeqA5n2ZpV

Role Summary

The Football Department at Leeds United is working to leverage data to enhance decision making from analysis and recruitment to performance and medicine. We are looking for individuals who will transform our end users' workflows and decision-making processes through a central football platform.

Role Responsibilities

Work closely with the Football Data Platform Lead to design and build a new, scalable football intelligence platform. Develop and maintain robust backend services (Python, Node, AWS) and elegant, user-friendly frontend applications (React, TypeScript). Establish good development practices and contribute to the long-term maintainability of the platform. Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role. Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times; To act as an ambassador for equity and inclusion, openly championing the Clubs commitment and action plan. To recognise and appropriately challenge incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all; Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required. Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements; Required Relevant Experience

Professional experience in software engineering. Experience delivering projects from concept through to production. A track record of building full-stack applications Required Technical Skills

Essential

High-level proficiency in TypeScript and React. Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, API Gateway, Airflow, Redshift). Proficiency or willingness to learn Python for backend services and data workflows. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., GitHub Actions). You have an understanding of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. CloudFormation)