Blue Acorn iCi is Expanding Across Europe!
We’re growing — and we’re looking for top digital talent across the UK!
📍 Location & Eligibility:
This role is based in the UK (London area) and follows a hybrid working model. We’re ideally looking for candidates who are already located nearby or open to commuting as needed.
Please note that applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, as we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Fan Experience Platform Developer (Adobe Integration)
About the Role
We’re looking for a Platform Developer to help build the next generation of interactive fan experiences powered by Adobe Express and creative SDK integrations.
In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of product, engineering, and creativity, developing features that allow users to create, personalise, and share content across web and mobile platforms.
You’ll be responsible for bringing fan engagement ideas to life—leveraging Adobe Express, APIs, and SDKs to build scalable, high-impact experiences used by millions of users globally.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building modern, user-facing features and integrating creative tools into digital products.
What You’ll Do
Build & Integrate Platforms
- Develop integrations between digital platforms and Adobe Express and related services
- Implement APIs, SDKs, and microservices to enable creative fan experiences
- Ensure seamless integration with existing product architecture
Develop Fan Engagement Features
- Build interactive experiences that allow users to create, personalise, and share content
- Integrate and customize Adobe Express SDK components and creative tools
- Enable features like shareable graphics, matchday content, and fan participation tools
Own SDK Integration & Delivery
- Implement SDK integrations across web and mobile environments
- Support testing, deployment, and troubleshooting of new features
- Ensure cross-platform compatibility and smooth performance
Collaborate with Product & Design
- Partner with product managers, designers, and marketing teams to bring ideas to life
- Work closely with engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality features
- Collaborate with Adobe teams to leverage new creative capabilities
Ensure Performance & Scalability
- Monitor performance and reliability of integrations and features
- Troubleshoot issues and continuously optimise platform performance
- Ensure solutions scale during high-traffic events and peak usage
What Success Looks Like
- Engaging, creative fan experiences launched across digital platforms
- Seamless integration of Adobe Express-powered tools
- Stable, scalable features performing under high traffic
- Strong collaboration across product, engineering, and design teams
- Continuous innovation in fan engagement capabilities
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in web or platform development
- Experience working with APIs, SDK integrations, and modern frontend frameworks
- Solid knowledge of JavaScript (React or similar)
- Experience integrating third-party or creative tools/SDKs into digital products
- Familiarity with microservices architectures
- Comfortable working in agile, product-driven environments
- Passion for building engaging, user-facing digital experiences
Nice to Have
- Experience with Adobe Express or similar creative platforms (big plus)
- Experience working with canvas-based, media, or content creation tools
- Exposure to high-scale consumer platforms
- Interest in sports, media, or fan engagement ecosystems
