Data & Backend Engineer

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Join to apply for the Data & Backend Engineer role at Fanbase (Techstars Sports ‘24) Fanbase is a fast‑growing sports tech startup helping ambitious teams, leagues, events and federations grow revenue, fan engagement, and digitise operations. Our all‑in‑one platform powers ticketing, memberships, apps, insights, and more – with a focus on helping mid‑tier and forward‑thinking clubs modernise how they connect with fans. We’ve grown rapidly to £1m ARR in just 2.5 years, and now we’re scaling our Build team to ensure every club receives outstanding support and service and that we can deliver on game‑changing features. About the Role We’re looking for a pragmatic and versatile SQL expert to split their time between operations for our support team and backend engineering projects that deliver tangible improvements for all clients.

Handle one‑off ad‑hoc customer requests safely and automate recurring tasks Build internal tools and develop club‑facing reporting Deliver backend integrations and features that improve club experience

This hybrid role combines problem‑solving for one‑offs and engineering execution that benefits everyone on our platform. Operational Support (50%)

Respond to adhoc support requests requiring database or system interventions Maintain internal tooling (admin dashboards, scripts) to reduce repetitive work Document processes, SQL scripts, and workflows Identify recurring support tasks and automate them for efficiency Collaborate with support to triage requests and define safe operating procedures Complete one‑off data migrations when onboarding clubs Build, maintain and optimise customer‑facing reports and internal dashboards Implement CRM integrations or other backend workflows that improve operations and client experience, contributing to our product road map Contribute to backend bug fixes, optimisations, and platform enhancements Own data‑oriented build projects end‑to‑end

What You’ll Need

2‑5 years of experience working on data solutions Strong SQL (T‑SQL) and database administration skills Backend development in C# / .NET / EF Core (or proven ability to learn quickly) Experience with Azure (SQL Database, App Services, Storage) Understanding of operational risk and data governance Good communication skills – able to work across support, product, and engineering teams Experience working a part of a development team building integrations and APIs (REST, webhooks, OAuth) – our roadmap is integration‑heavy Previous startup or SaaS experience – you work well in fast‑moving, high‑autonomy environments Experience in a support‑adjacent position – you understand the impact of customer ops work 25 days holiday, your birthday off and the Scottish bank holidays Share options – we want everyone to be part of our success Dedicated monthly social budget Autonomy to work in the way that suits you and take on real responsibility Career progression: this role is designed to evolve as you automate operational work and take on more platform responsibilities Be on frontline of a fast‑growing sports tech company

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