Head of Technology

il y a 3 semaines


Paris, France Sporty Group Temps plein

Sporty Group is a consumer internet and technology business with an unrivaled sports entertainment, gaming, and social profile. We serve millions of users in several countries via technology and operations hubs on over 3 continents.

The recipe for our success is our intelligent and energetic team, who are passionate about our products and serving our users. We attract and retain them with a dynamic and flexible work life that empowers them to create value and rewards them generously based upon their contribution.

We have already built a capable and proven team of 300+ high achievers from a diverse set of backgrounds, and we are looking for more talented individuals to drive further growth and contribute to the innovation, creativity, and hard work that currently serve our users further via their grit and innovation.

Our Stack (we don't expect you to have all of these)

Language: Java 8+, Javascript, ES6

Frameworks: Spring Boot (Tomcat, Netty), Spring Data, Spring Cloud, Vue.js

Architecture: Microservices, REST API

Database: MySQL, MyBatis, MongoDB

Caching: Redis (AWS ElastiCache), ElasticSearch

Message Queue: RocketMQ

Cloud: Kubernetes, AWS

Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, AWS CloudWatch, OpenTracing

CI/CD: Jenkins, ArgoCD

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Collaborate with the CTO and executive leadership team to define our technology vision and strategy.
  2. Drive the technical due diligence process to identify and evaluate strategic opportunities.
  3. Set the standard for code quality and efficiency. Writes highly efficient and optimized code, setting examples for others.
  4. Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of our platform, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term goals.
  5. Guide and mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  6. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive our competitive edge.
  7. Partner with product management to align technology development with market demands and business objectives.
  8. Contribute to strategic decisions around product roadmap, partnerships, and market positioning.
  9. Implement robust software development practices, data management strategies, and cloud infrastructure solutions.
  10. Scale our technology infrastructure to support rapid growth and a growing customer base.
  11. Leverage your expertise in deploying complex mathematical models, simulations, and algorithms to address real-world challenges in the sports industry.
  12. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards.
  13. Ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of the technical systems and infrastructure.
  14. Establish and implement information security management strategies to protect the organization's systems and data.

Requirements:

  1. Proven track record in senior technical leadership roles (e.g., VP of Engineering, Head of tech) ideally within a startup environment.
  2. Deep understanding of cloud-based SaaS architecture and its application in scaling high-performance platforms.
  3. Hands-on experience with programming languages, and proficiency in modern technologies.
  4. Advanced degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or related fields.
  5. A passion for technology and innovation, with a drive to solve complex technical challenges.
  6. Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to manage and collaborate within a remote, diverse team.

Benefits:

  • Quarterly bonuses
  • We have core hours of 10am-3pm in a local timezone, but flexible hours outside of this
  • Top-of-the-line equipment
  • Referral bonuses
  • 28 days paid annual leave
  • Annual company retreat
  • Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
  • Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system
  • Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
  • Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members

Our Mission: Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone.

Our Operating Principles:

  1. Create Value for Users
  2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
  3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
  4. Be Responsible
  5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty
  6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
  7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
  8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride

Interview Process:

  1. Online Aptitude Test (Max time of 30 Minutes)
  2. Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team
  3. Remote video interview with 3 x Team Members (45 mins each, not separate days)
  4. 24-72 hour feedback loops throughout process

Post Interview Process:

  1. Feedback call on successful interview
  2. Offer released, followed by contract
  3. ID Check Via Zinc & 2 references from previous employers

Working at Sporty: The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance-based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow, and de-block any issues when they're in your way. Generally, employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups, etc. The emphasis is really on results. As we are a highly structured and established company, we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to. We literally build, spend, and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our team members.

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