Mid-Level Broadcast Developer

Champion Data has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious Mid-Level Broadcast Developer to join our team!

The developer will define, produce, maintain and support software solutions for internal and external Champion Data customers. Typical duties will include producing internal software and services which assist our clients to be more efficient, producing and maintaining existing software solutions which are offered to our clients as well as actively contributing to internal forums and project teams by sharing best practice and presenting innovative solutions.

This is a full -time permanent role based in Melbourne. The role may include the provision of on-call support services for scheduled sporting matches and race meets at regular times on a rostered basis.

Tell me more about Champion Data

We are an industry leading sports-tech company, with an expanding team in Australia, USA and UK. We specialise in the collection, storage, analysis, distribution and display of professional sporting data in a real-time environment. Not only do we track every play and movement, we provide unbeatable game intel with seamless integration systems, and deliver unrivalled visual packages with our media partners to give the audience a sensational sports broadcast experience.

We work across numerous major sports including AFL, NRL, Rugby Union, Football, Horse Racing, Netball, Golf, Tennis & Lacrosse with strong ambitions to continue growing our position as the leading sports data company in Australia and worldwide.

Our people at Champion Data are the core of our company and cultivate the amazing culture we enjoy every day. Success is driven through our creative and innovative team who has an unmatched passion for our business and industry. Joining the team at Champion Data would mean working with an ambitious group of people with a ‘can-do’ mentality. You will be challenged daily and will have the opportunity to develop yourself both professionally and personally so you can Be your own champion.


Key Responsibilities

Software Development
• Developing software applications to meet business objectives using appropriate technologies.
• Ensuring development effort is aligned with agreed priorities.
• Completing tasks assigned within agreed time frames and budgets.
• Conferring and assisting team members and other developers on problems, improvements and modifications to system software and projects.
• Utilising existing shared code and common libraries where possible.
• Adopting test-driven development methodologies to improve software quality.
• Working closely with other developers within department to ensure effective re-usability.
• Fully documenting work so that it can be maintained by colleagues.
• On occasion, providing project leadership and BA functions.

Technical Support
• Providing operational technical support for Champion Data products and solutions as required.
• Providing after-hours support for applications that fall within your area of responsibility where required.

About You

• Industry experience in .Net Core and C#
• Industry experience with WPF
• Experience with CD/CI pipelines including GIT code repositories and workflows
• Strong conceptual, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to think outside the box, with strong problem solving skills
• Passion for being part of a strong team
• Great written and oral communications skills


What benefits do Champion Data offer the team?

You will have the opportunity to join a fast-growing business during an exciting growth period where every day provides different challenges, as well as partnering and collaborating with a varied client group across sport, technology and broadcast media industries.

We provide our team with flexible hybrid working arrangements which includes financial support towards a remote workspace set up and health and wellbeing initiatives. We have a strong and supportive team culture that includes social get togethers, team lunches and more whilst also enjoying strong employee benefits such as access to our wellness program and extra leave through mindful me days.

We truly believe in investing in our team members and providing you with every opportunity to develop and grow with us. You will be provided with clear career progression that is as flexible as you want it to be and encouraged to continually develop new ideas and contribute to ongoing visions and goals.

If you’re interested to hear more and keen to join the fantastic team at Champion Data, please click apply now to submit your application!