Experienced Mathematical Software Developer

📍 Location: Oxygen House (Exeter) with Hybrid Working//Remote Working

💰 Salary: Starting salary £45,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE plus generous company benefits

🕒Term: Permanent. Minimum of 4 days per week - up to full time (40 hours over 5 days) Please state in your application what hours you require. 

🚨 Closing date for applications: 6th May 2025 9.00am 🚨

Are you a software developer with a mathematical background who has exceptional technical skills? Do you thrive on problem solving and have an appetite for learning? Do you want to work for a company that actively supports personal well-being? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

About the role
You would be joining our team of eleven in-house developers, whose skills cover a range of languages, including Java, C#, C++, Python and R. Day to day work will involve working with our teams of statistical researchers and product owners to create, maintain and optimise mainly R and C++ code that runs as part of our mathematical models. You will be involved in the whole development life cycle and encouraged to influence the direction of our shared code.

As you'll be working with sports data, an interest in this field is beneficial, however you don't have to be a football fanatic or a cricket specialist to join our team. There's also so much more to us than sport, as a company we're passionate about social responsibility, sustainability, and employee well-being.

About us
We are one of the largest commercial statistical research teams in Europe and a leader in the field of the application of statistical modelling in sports. We maintain statistical and mathematical models to predict sporting outcomes with unparalleled accuracy.  Click here to read more about us!

We work using a flexible hybrid model. For this role we require the successful candidate to be in the office twice a week and to start their working days by 10am, however, outside of this, we're keen to work with you to find a working pattern that is beneficial for both you and us. We are ideally looking for someone who is able to work full time (40 hours), however we can consider part-time (minimum of 4 days a week).

Benefits of working with us
At heart, the ATASS Sports philosophy is that our employees should enjoy an excellent work/life balance and a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values their input and creativity. We offer great benefits and facilities in our office at Oxygen House (free plant-based meals 🍽️ , unlimited drinks ☕, gym, activities and sports classes 👟 , social and charity events🤝 ...and more), while also extending the flexibility of working from home.
On top of this you will have the opportunity to participate in our extensive range of company benefits, these include:
🏡Family and Finance Benefits - Enhanced parental leave, Contributory pension (matched up to 5%), Group life assurance, Employee assistance programme.

🩺Heath Benefits - Private medical insurance, Private dental insurance, Virtual GP, Eyecare vouchers, Flu Vaccinations.

🌳Green Benefits - Green travel incentive, Cycle to work scheme.

🏖️ Annual Leave - 25 days’, rising to 30 days’ after 5 years’ service. Plus 5 additional flex days.

Strong, adaptive communication is vital in this collaborative role, with the ability to explain complex systems and concepts to non-technical staff. You’ll have a calm and logical approach, with strong time management and experience of navigating competing demands with a range of stakeholders.

You’ll need the following:

• Software development experience in a commercial environment.

• A mathematical background.

• High integrity and comfortable with handling sensitive information (previous experience of this desirable).

• A genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches. If the successful candidate does not have C++ experience we will need them to learn this (and we will provide time and support to do this in the role).

• A can-do attitude, passion for problem-solving and a knack for finding elegant solutions.

• Beneficial skills: C++, SQL, git.

Our Recruitment Process
The recruitment process involves an initial video interview followed by a workshop-style part-day of interviews in-person at our Exeter office, and a work trial.

Closing date for applications - 6th May 2025. If you have any questions, require a different method of application, or there's any way we can support you in our recruitment process then please contact us – 📧 recruitment@atass-sports.co.uk 📞 01392 440437.

ATASS Sports is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

ATASS Sports does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. Therefore, any job offers subsequently made would be conditional on the employee:

• Having the right to work in the UK or

• Obtaining and maintaining appropriate immigration status