AppOps Team Lead at Planet

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Planet Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Hospitality, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
  • Proven Team Leader experience (5+ years) in a Technical Support, Service Delivery role or similar capacity
  • Strong IT Support skills with solid Network, Database & Application knowledge (a plus)
  • Proven background in application support of applications running on Windows or Linux and technologies such as Tomcat, IIS, SFTP solutions such as Globalscape, F5 load balancers
  • Experience with monitoring tools

Responsibilities

  • Manage the 24x7x365 shifts of AppOps Engineers providing eyes on glass and operational support of Planet’s payment, hospitality, and retail services
  • Ensure proactive monitoring is conducted and issues are escalated accordingly as the shift lead
  • Act as the key point of contact for AppOps during your shift, providing information to Major Incident Managers and technical teams to prevent or remediate major incidents
  • Lead and manage the Level 1 and Level 2 AppOps team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
  • Monitor the stability, availability, and reliability of Planet's infrastructure and application services, focusing on payment, hospitality, and retail systems
  • Monitor and ensure timely response to support tickets, emails, and alerts
  • Oversee the diagnosis and resolution of application issues, escalating to higher-level support when necessary
  • Develop and implement support processes and best practices to improve efficiency and service quality
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure, Development, Operations, and other teams to identify and resolve root causes of issues
  • Maintain and update documentation of issues, resolutions, and workarounds in the support ticketing system
  • Ensure excellent customer service and maintain a high level of client satisfaction
  • Propose enhancements to improve the overall quality of Planet’s production services
  • Participate in shift handovers and maintain seamless communication between team members across shifts
  • Analyze support metrics and generate reports to track team performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on service performance, improvement initiatives, and incidents in line with the established Incident, Problem and Change Management frameworks
  • Provide regular service level reporting on the service against the established SLA’s & KPI’s
  • Clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making

Skills

AppOps
Incident Management
Monitoring
Event Monitoring
Shift Leadership
Team Mentoring
Escalation
Service Reliability
24x7 Operations
Major Incident Handling

Planet

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

About Planet

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$617.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Equity
Commuter Benefits
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Antaris threatens market share.
Recent layoffs may impact operational efficiency and innovation.
Expansion of partnerships may stretch resources, reducing service quality.

Differentiation

Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
Their subscription model ensures continuous revenue from diverse sectors.
Planet's AI-driven analytics enhance satellite imagery insights significantly.

Upsides

AI-driven analytics can expand into agriculture and urban planning sectors.
Partnerships with platforms like UP42 enhance data offerings and capabilities.
Smart city management using satellite data offers new revenue streams.

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