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Technical Director Sporty Group. 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.  . Set the technical vision for the team.. Decide when to embrace cutting-edge technologies and when to adopt less elegant solutions.. Ensure that all technical solutions are aligned with the company's business needs and goals, and that they contribute to the overall strategy of the organization.. 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 our development processes to optimize efficiency and quality.. Evaluate and prioritize technical needs and projects, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.. Keep technical documentation up-to-date, ensuring that all relevant information is accurately recorded and accessible.. Additional Responsibilities. Work closely with other departments to optimize business processes and ensure that technical solutions meet the needs of all stakeholders.. 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.. A deep understanding of modern software development practices and a passion for emerging technologies.. The ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and make data-driven decisions.. Effective communication skills to inspire and motivate teams, as well as collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.. A commitment to developing and mentoring team members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.. 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 Aptitude Test (Max time of 30 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.