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

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. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues during live sports events (evenings/weekends in U.S. ET). • Work on backlog tasks including feature development, bug fixes, and process improvements. • Collaborate with the core product and operations team to align scripts and automation with business needs, web / data scraping specifically • 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. • Experience with QA, testing, debugging, and automation scripting. • Ability to work independently and handle dual-purpose responsibilities (live coverage + backlog work). • Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings/weekends aligned with U.S. ET. • Excellent written and verbal English communication. Nice-to-Have • Experience in sports, gaming, or real-time data platforms. • Familiarity with DevOps workflows or CI/CD pipelines. • Understanding of distributed remote teams across multiple time zones. • Experience working with RESTful APIs, connecting to data streams using Playwright KPIs / Success Metrics • Reliable live-event coverage and script performance. • Completion of backlog tasks and feature development on schedule. • Responsiveness during off-hours incidents. • Code quality and QA testing standards maintained. Package & Remuneration Location: Remote (LATAM or Philippines preferred, open SA) Compensation: (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.) PH: $1,200–$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) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job