WSC Sports, the pioneer in AI-powered sports content technology, empowers their clients world-wide to connect with their fans through AI-tailored sports content experiences. WSC Sports’ platform automates the creation, management and distribution of content, enabling sports rights holders to expand reach, grow fan bases, and unlock revenue opportunities across digital platforms.

Why WSC Sports:

You’ll work in an awesome environment alongside some of the most innovative people in the industry, using cutting-edge technologies and tools (video editing, Gen AI, data, etc.). At WSC Sports, you have the opportunity to directly influence the products and tools used by our clients, including sports giants such as the NBA, Bundesliga, LaLiga, ESPN - and that’s just the beginning of what WSC Sports has to offer! Join us and be a part of the best team in tech as we Fuel the Fandom worldwide.

You'll be an integral part of building and scaling our cloud-native OTT streaming platform - powering live sports broadcasting, VOD transcoding, channel monetization, and subscription billing for customers worldwide.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development and delivery of backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS, deployed on AWS ECS and Lambda.
• Architect and maintain scalable microservices that handle live streaming workflows (AWS MediaLive, MediaConnect, MediaConvert), real-time event processing, and high-throughput API delivery.
• Own and evolve the platform's monetization layer - Stripe billing integration, subscription management, payment webhooks, ad-serving pipelines (Google IMA), and paywall logic across channels.
• Set high coding standards and ensure best practices are followed across the backend team.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps, QA, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.
  
  

Requirements:

What You'll Need

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing scalable backend systems in cloud-based SaaS environments.
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, S3, CloudFront, ECS, DynamoDB, MediaLive / MediaConvert).
• Experience with payment systems and billing integrations - particularly Stripe (subscriptions, webhooks, invoicing, payment intents).
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and pub/sub patterns (Redis Pub/Sub, SQS/SNS, Bull queues, Azure Event Hub).
• Solid experience with MongoDB (Mongoose) and PostgreSQL; familiarity with DynamoDB and Redis.
• Experience with NestJS or Express frameworks.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and Serverless Framework.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative spirit and a mentor mindset.
• Strong logical reasoning and the ability to thrive under shifting priorities
• A proactive, learning-driven mindset - always looking to simplify, scale, and improve.
  
  

Nice to have

• Experience with C# and .NET backend services.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud platform (Azure Event Hub, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus).
• Experience with ad-tech and server-side/client-side ad insertion (SSAI/CSAI, Google IMA, VAST/VPAID).
• Experience with video streaming technologies (HLS, WebRTC, adaptive bitrate).
• Familiarity with authentication systems (OAuth, OIDC, JWT, Passport.js).
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Datadog).