OpsTech Backend Engineer

We consistently top the charts as one of if not the most used Sports Betting website in the countries we operate in.

With millions of weekly active users we strive to be the best in industry for our users.

In this role you will work on the internal products that allow Sporty to support millions of users in many countries. You will get to work on innovative solutions to unique problems developing solutions using the latest technology.

This is a pivotal role in the company with ample opportunities to have a major impact as well as to learn and grow

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

Backend Application Framework: Spring Boot (Java Config + Embedded Tomcat)

Micro Service Framework: Spring Cloud Dalston (Netflix Eureka + Netflix Zuul + Netflix Ribbon + Feign)

Database: MySQL and MongoDBMybatis Druid

Public Cache: AWS ElastiCache + Redis

Message Queue: Apache RocketMQ

Distributed Scheduling: Dangdang Elastic JobData

Index and Search: ElasticSearch

LogReal-time Visualization: ElasticSearch + Logstash + Kibana

Business Monitoring: Graphite + GrafanaCluster

Monitoring: AWS CloudwatchTasking: Elastic

JobServer: Netty

Responsibilities

Create automation tools and technologies to enhance overall productivity

Design develop and implement solutions to optimize workflows across areas like payments fraud customer service

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement

Respond to support calls to keep things running smoothly for users

Participate in all team ceremonies including planning grooming demonstration and team retrospectives

Mentoring less experienced team members

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ Years within a relevant role

Preferred experience in Spring Boot Spring Cloud Spring Data

Advanced proficiency in Object Oriented Design (OOD) and analysis

Advanced proficiency in application of analysis / design engineering functions

Advanced proficiency in application of non-functional software qualities such as resiliency and maintainability

Advanced proficiency in modern behavior-driven testing techniques

Deep understanding of Microservices

Proficient in SQL

Expert knowledge of application development with technologies like RabbitMQ MySQL Redis etc

Strong experience with container and cloud solutions such as Docker Kubernetes and AWS Cloud

An ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills in English

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

Online HackerRank Test (Max time of 90 Minutes)

Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team

Remote video interview with 3 x Team Members (45 mins each not separate days)

24-72 hour feedback loops throughout process

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

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.