Head of Technology

Summary

Join Sporty Group, a leading consumer internet and technology company, as a senior technical leader. You will collaborate with executive leadership to define technology vision and strategy, drive technical due diligence, and set coding standards. Responsibilities include overseeing platform architecture and implementation, mentoring engineers, and staying abreast of industry trends. You will also partner with product management and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in senior technical leadership roles, deep understanding of cloud-based SaaS architecture, and advanced degree or equivalent experience. Sporty Group offers a dynamic work environment with flexible hours, quarterly bonuses, top-of-the-line equipment, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Proven track record in senior technical leadership roles (e.g., VP of Engineering, Head of tech) ideally within a startup environment
• Deep understanding of cloud-based SaaS architecture and its application in scaling high-performance platforms
• Hands-on experience with programming languages, and proficiency in modern technologies
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or related fields
• A passion for technology and innovation, with a drive to solve complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to manage and collaborate within a remote, diverse team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CTO and executive leadership team to define our technology vision and strategy
• Drive the technical due diligence process to identify and evaluate strategic opportunities
• Set the standard for code quality and efficiency. Writes highly efficient and optimized code, setting examples for others
• Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of our platform, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term goals
• Guide and mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive our competitive edge
• Partner with product management to align technology development with market demands and business objectives
• Contribute to strategic decisions around product roadmap, partnerships, and market positioning
• Implement robust software development practices, data management strategies, and cloud infrastructure solutions
• Scale our technology infrastructure to support rapid growth and a growing customer base
• Leverage your expertise in deploying complex mathematical models, simulations, and algorithms to address real-world challenges in the sports industry
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards
• Ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of the technical systems and infrastructure
• Establish and implement information security management strategies to protect the organization's systems and data

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