Full-Time
Devops Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Sporty Group
51-200 employees
Sports app for news, scores, streaming
Mid
Remote in USA
- 3+ years DevOps experience
- Experience independently leading the planning and deployment of a project
- Experienced with cloud platforms, especially AWS, including solid knowledge of how to utilise cloud resources to fulfil the demand from other teams and production
- A sound understanding of modern Micro Services and Service Mesh concepts
- Experience managing Kubernetes, including CI / CD with Kubernetes
- Solid networking knowledge, especially the TCP / IP stack and HTTP protocol
- A strong understanding of cache, including CDN, HTTP cache, Redis / Memcached
- Excellent troubleshooting skills, including Linux OS issue diagnosis and OS parameter optimisation, JVM optimisation would be highly advantageous
- Work with a team of DevOps and DBA professionals
- Improve existing infrastructure and processes in the 6 countries we’re currently deployed in as well as streamlining processes deploy to new countries in the future
- Holistically improve all aspects of our DevOps infrastructure including: reducing costs; streamlining environment provisioning; lowering response times and incorporating the latest techniques and technologies
- Monitor and maintain the existing cloud infrastructure via autoscaling, automated alerts, and OpsWork and Grafana dashboards
- Take ownership and responsibility for our cloud operation activities
- Liaise with external security agencies for annual audits as well as perform our own internal security sweeps
- Aid in reconfiguring existing architecture to allow for rapid deployments to new countries
- Mentoring less experienced team members
Sporty.com is a sports app designed for sports enthusiasts, offering features such as sports news, live football scores, live streaming, sports odds, and interactive chat. Users can follow, like, share, and watch sports content without any cost or advertisements, creating a seamless experience. The app targets sports fans who want real-time information and community engagement. Unlike competitors, Sporty.com provides free access to its services, which helps build a large user base that can be monetized through partnerships and sponsorships in the future. The goal of Sporty.com is to enhance the sports viewing experience while fostering a loyal community of sports fans.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Campbell, California
Founded
2013
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 10%2 year growth
↑ 10%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sporty.com's free-access model can attract a large, loyal user base, which can be monetized through future premium features and partnerships.
- The acquisition of Sociable Soccer allows Sporty Group to diversify its offerings and tap into the lucrative gaming market.
- Partnerships like the one with SES HD PLUS Ghana to deliver Euro 2024 in HD can significantly boost user engagement and platform credibility.
What critics are saying
- Relying on partnerships and sponsorships for revenue may lead to financial instability if these collaborations falter.
- The competitive landscape of digital sports media requires continuous innovation to maintain user interest and market position.
What makes Sporty Group unique
- Sporty.com offers a zero-cost, ad-free experience, setting it apart from competitors who rely on advertisements for revenue.
- The acquisition of Sociable Soccer marks Sporty Group's unique entry into the video game market, expanding its ecosystem beyond traditional sports media.
- Strategic partnerships with sports organizations and influencers enhance the platform's content and engagement opportunities, providing a competitive edge.
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