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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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