Job Title: Engineering Lead

Position Overview

We are a leading sports betting website with millions of weekly active users, striving for industry best. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Lead to set the technical vision and guide our talented engineering team.

Company Information

• Mission: To be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone.
• 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

Technology Stack

• Languages: Java 8+, Javascript, ES6
• Frameworks: Spring Boot (Tomcat, Netty), Spring Data, Spring Cloud, Vue.js
• Architecture: Microservices, REST API
• Databases: 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

• Set the technical vision for the team.
• Decide when to embrace cutting-edge technologies and when to adopt less elegant solutions.
• Ensure all technical solutions align with the company's business needs and goals, and contribute to the overall strategy.
• Work closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Mentor, inspire, and empower a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Continuously refine development processes to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Evaluate and prioritize technical needs and projects, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Keep technical documentation up-to-date, ensuring accurate and accessible information.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with other departments to optimize business processes and ensure technical solutions meet stakeholder needs.
• Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in leading engineering teams, with a track record of delivering high-quality products, ideally within a start-up environment.
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices and a passion for emerging technologies.
• Ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communication skills to inspire and motivate teams, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to developing and mentoring team members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible hours (core hours 10 am - 3 pm local timezone)
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual company retreat
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organization
• Payment via DEEL (world-class online wallet system)
• Opportunity to be impactful in small teams
• Stability and security from a globally established and successful business

Interview Process

1. Video screening with Talent Acquisition Team
2. Technical screening call with the team (30 mins)
3. Technical home assignment
4. Technical interview (60 mins)
5. Final call with the CTO (30 mins)

Post Interview Process

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

Working at Sporty

Sporty has a high-performance, top-down mentality where we trust you to do your job. We emphasize support to help you achieve, grow, and overcome any issues. Employees generally choose their own hours, provided they collaborate and participate in stand-ups.