SportRadar AG – demanding IT recruitment .NET Experts for a leading sports analytics and sports betting company

Elen Muradian

Last updated on November 18, 2025 | 15 min read

In live sports, every second matters. Fans expect instant updates, and betting operators can lose millions if data is delayed or inaccurate. SportRadar AG turned to DevsData LLC to reinforce their European engineering teams with seasoned .NET Developers. In the course of eight weeks, DevsData LLC sourced five mid- to senior-level engineers for SportRadar AG, laying the groundwork for a lasting partnership.

Client profile

SportRadar AG is a multinational company specializing in real-time sports data and digital content solutions for the media and sports industries. With operations spanning over 120 countries, the company serves a global roster of clients, including UEFA, NBA, and ESPN. Its technology delivers accurate, real-time insights that drive fan engagement, power odds models, and support match-fixing detection efforts.

Covering more than 890000 events across 92 sports every year, SportRadar’s systems operate under immense technical pressure, especially during peak sporting seasons. Their engineering teams are tasked with maintaining extremely low-latency, high-availability systems that aggregate, analyze, and stream massive volumes of data in real time. Much of this infrastructure is built on Microsoft’s .NET ecosystem, making experienced .NET Developers a critical part of their technical hiring roadmap, particularly those familiar with EF Core for data access and Azure services for cloud deployment and scalability.

To stay ahead in an industry where milliseconds and data accuracy can define success, SportRadar AG continues to invest in elite engineering talent. This requires recruiting specialists who not only bring advanced technical capabilities but also understand the domain’s fast-moving and high-stakes nature. With new product expansions underway and increasing demand from clients worldwide, maintaining a scalable, high-performance backend remains a strategic priority.

Highlights:

• Global sports data company operating in over 120 countries.
• Covers 890000+ sports events annually with real-time processing demands.
• Relies on highly skilled .NET Engineers to power low-latency backend systems.

Challenge: specialized roles, tight deadlines, and no room for error

SportRadar AG was in a period of rapid growth, expanding its European engineering hubs to support new product initiatives and increased global demand. The company needed to reinforce its backend development teams with experienced .NET Engineers capable of operating in performance-critical environments. These were not generalist roles; the positions required deep expertise in scalable system architecture, multithreaded applications, and high-load processing, all within the .NET ecosystem.

The bar for candidate quality was set deliberately high. Candidates needed real-world experience in low-latency backend systems, exceptional code quality, and strong problem-solving skills.

Beyond technical aptitude, the client emphasized soft skills and team alignment, seeking individuals who could integrate seamlessly into international, cross-functional teams working on tight release cycles. SportRadar was looking to fill five mid- to senior-level .NET Developer positions across its engineering hubs in Poland and Slovakia. Every hire was expected to contribute immediately and deploy production-ready code within the first sprint.

Position requirements table

To illustrate these demanding expectations more concretely, the table below outlines the exact technical skills, experience levels, and soft-skill attributes required for each role. This breakdown highlights how the combination of advanced .NET expertise, low-latency system experience, and cross-team collaboration created a narrow and highly selective candidate pool.

Adding to the complexity, the recruitment timeline was aggressive. SportRadar was aiming to fill multiple senior-level roles within just a few weeks. Any delay risked stalling internal development efforts, impacting time-to-market for upcoming platform features. The stakes were high – SportRadar needed a recruitment partner that could combine speed, precision, and domain knowledge.

Unlike generalist agencies, DevsData LLC specializes in engineering talent for latency-sensitive, regulated domains, giving SportRadar access to a high-trust, pre-vetted network that would take months to build internally.

Our approach

To meet the challenge, DevsData LLC deployed a specialized recruitment unit composed of senior tech recruiters and a technical advisor with .NET domain expertise. We began by running an in-depth alignment session with SportRadar’s hiring managers to define key candidate traits, project demands, and cultural expectations. From there, we activated our multi-channel sourcing engine, combining proprietary databases, outbound campaigns, and direct community outreach.

Drawing on our experience with Kyoto AS, where we successfully recruited a senior software generalist to support complex, real-time systems, we applied similar precision to SportRadar’s search for .NET Engineers. That engagement reinforced our expertise in sourcing professionals with specialized experience in real-time, high-throughput systems – candidates who understand the technical demands of latency-sensitive applications, rigorous data pipelines, and mission-critical workflows. We applied this industry-specific focus to SportRadar, ensuring that every presented .NET Engineer had proven experience in environments requiring low-latency processing, scalable backend architecture, and rapid feature deployment under strict operational constraints.

Our outreach strategy targeted talent across Poland, Slovakia, and neighboring markets, focusing on engineers with prior experience in high-throughput platforms, streaming architectures, and scalable microservices.

Tailored messaging was crafted to resonate with candidates accustomed to fast-moving, high-impact engineering environments. Each outreach emphasized SportRadar’s global scale, technical complexity, and opportunities for career growth – all while maintaining full transparency about project scope and expectations.

Our recruitment approach combined direct search, talent mapping, and proactive pipeline building to ensure continuous candidate flow. The team conducted multi-stage technical assessments, behavioral interviews, and culture-fit evaluations, supported by a technical advisory board that provided .NET-specific insights. Coordination with SportRadar’s hiring managers ensured rapid feedback loops, enabling swift shortlisting and seamless integration into existing teams.

Execution and delivery

We prioritized a dual-track screening model: one part focused on behavioral and cultural fit, while the other assessed technical depth through rigorous internal evaluations. Shortlisted candidates underwent a multi-stage process including CV vetting, behavioral interviews, and advanced technical assessments curated by our in-house engineering consultants. This combination allowed us to quickly surface candidates who not only had the right skillset but were likely to succeed in a high-pressure sports tech environment.

First five qualified profiles were submitted within five business days of kickoff. Interview cycles progressed quickly and efficiently, due to close coordination with SportRadar’s internal tech leads and a structured process on DevsData LLC’s side: initial CV and background screening, a tailored .NET technical evaluation, cultural fit interviews, and advisory board review before final shortlist delivery. Over the course of the engagement, we facilitated over 30 candidate interviews and helped fill five mid- to senior-level .NET roles, one week ahead of the original eight-week timeline.

Outcome

Within just eight weeks, DevsData LLC successfully placed five mid- to senior .NET Engineers across SportRadar AG’s engineering teams in Slovakia and Poland. The candidates brought a wealth of experience and technical versatility, each with over a decade in software development. Their core expertise centered around the Microsoft technology stack, with deep knowledge of C#, .NET Core, and application architecture.

Several hires demonstrated strong experience in building and maintaining complex systems, including enterprise-level applications and cross-platform mobile solutions using tools like Xamarin. Beyond .NET, the engineers showed proficiency in complementary technologies such as Python and Go, as well as JavaScript frameworks like Angular and Vue, reflecting a strong ability to work across modern development environments.

Common across the profiles was a focus on software craftsmanship and clean coding practices, including test-driven development (TDD), object-oriented design, and legacy code refactoring. Many emphasized principles from foundational software engineering texts like Clean Code and Design Patterns, and brought extensive experience in unit testing, system design, and GUI frameworks.

These hires were embedded into mission-critical projects focused on real-time data processing, platform scalability, and system reliability for global sports betting applications. Their impact was immediate, helping stabilize key workflows during peak traffic events and accelerating backend feature delivery.

The recruitment process stood out for its speed, technical rigor, and precision matching. Over the course of the engagement, DevsData LLC screened more than 120 qualified candidates, conducted 30+ technical and behavioral interviews, and shortlisted 15 candidates for final interviews. The total time-to-hire from kickoff to offer acceptance averaged just eight weeks. Ultimately, all five roles were filled with an offer acceptance rate of 100%, demonstrating both candidate commitment and alignment with SportRadar’s requirements.

Client feedback highlighted high satisfaction with both the quality of candidates and the overall efficiency of the engagement. Our proactive communication and tight interview coordination minimized delays while maintaining interview rigor.

Following the initial placements, the collaboration naturally evolved into a long-term partnership. Over the course of one year, DevsData LLC has contributed to the hiring of 10 engineers in total, supporting SportRadar AG’s broader goals around platform modernization and regional team expansion.

Highlights:

• Five senior .NET Engineers hired within eight weeks across Slovakia and Poland.
• Streamlined end-to-end screening process with sub-48-hour client feedback loops.
• Ongoing collaboration resulting in 10 hires over the first 12 months of partnership.

What’s next?

As SportRadar expands its live data capabilities and invests in low-latency infrastructure, the demand for top-tier technical talent remains strong. DevsData LLC continues to serve as a recruitment partner for future engineering needs, with upcoming hiring initiatives targeting both .NET and DevOps roles.

Looking ahead, the focus is shifting toward building out cross-functional squads in emerging tech hubs across Europe. The partnership now encompasses not just hiring but also strategic advisory on team composition, role scoping, and market insights – positioning DevsData LLC as a long-term ally in SportRadar’s tech scaling efforts.

Looking to scale your engineering teams with specialized .NET talent capable of handling high-throughput, low-latency systems? Connect with DevsData LLC to access pre-vetted candidates who can integrate immediately and drive mission-critical projects forward. Email us at general@devsdata.com or visit our website at www.devsdata.com.

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As a versatile and accomplished writer with 3+ years of experience in digital media publishing, Elen is skilled in crafting engaging content across various subjects, styles, and media. In her previous experience, Elen worked closely with editorial teams and visual artists to bring content to life. She always seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth and is eager to contribute to the writing field.

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