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Python / Go Scriptwriter - Sports Product Support - REMOTE HIRE - US Company

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Full-time
Remote
United States
$12,001,900 - $12,001,900 USD yearly
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Introduction

About the Company

A fast-growing sports technology platform enabling real-time sports data, betting insights, and live event coverage. The company is expanding its remote team to enhance product stability, improve feature development, and support live event operations.

Mission & Impact

This role is critical for maintaining and enhancing the platform during peak sports hours while also contributing to ongoing product development. Your work ensures smooth live-event coverage and enables the team to scale faster.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize scripts in Go to support live event coverage and product operations.
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  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues during live sports events (evenings/weekends in U.S. ET).
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  • Work on backlog tasks including feature development, bug fixes, and process improvements.
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  • Collaborate with the core product and operations team to align scripts and automation with business needs, web / data scraping specifically
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  • Document processes, maintain code quality, and ensure reliable QA/testing of scripts.

  • Integrate & maintain data ingestion systems by working with APIs and data scraping tools

Desired Experience & Qualification

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Strong programming skills in Python and Go.
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  • Experience with QA, testing, debugging, and automation scripting.
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  • Ability to work independently and handle dual-purpose responsibilities (live coverage + backlog work).
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  • Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings/weekends aligned with U.S. ET.
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  • Excellent written and verbal English communication.
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Nice-to-Have

  • Experience in sports, gaming, or real-time data platforms.
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  • Familiarity with DevOps workflows or CI/CD pipelines.

  • Understanding of distributed remote teams across multiple time zones.

  • Ā Experience working with RESTful APIs, connecting to data streamsĀ using Playwright

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KPIs / Success Metrics

  • Reliable live-event coverage and script performance.
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  • Completion of backlog tasks and feature development on schedule.
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  • Responsiveness during off-hours incidents.
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  • Code quality and QA testing standards maintained.

Package & Remuneration

Location: Remote (LATAM or Philippines preferred, open SA)
Compensation: (The final offer is at the clientā€™s discretion and depends on the candidateā€™s interview result, skills, and experience.)
PH: $1,200ā€“$1,900 USD/month
South Africa/LATAM: $2,000 - 2,500
Industry: Sports / Tech / Gaming
Schedule: Full-time, off-hours coverage (evenings/weekends aligned with U.S. ET)