Platform Engineer – Support Team

Overview 

Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting. 

Through the latest AI technologies and machine learning, we combine decades' worth of data with the latest in-game happenings. We then offer coaches, teams, professional bodies, and media channels around the world, access to the very best data, content, and insights. In turn, improving how sports fans interact with their favorite sports teams and competitions. 

How do they use it? 

• Media outlets add a little magic to their coverage with our stats and graphics packages. 
• Sportsbooks can offer better predictions and more accurate odds. 
• The world's top coaches are known to use our data to make critical team decisions. 
• Sports commentators can engage with fans on a deeper level, using our stories and insights. 

Anywhere you find sport, Stats Perform is there. However, data and tech are only half of the package. We need great people to fuel the engine. 

We succeeded thanks to a team of amazing people. They spend their days collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from a wide range of live sporting events. If you combine this real-time data with our 40-year-old archives, elite journalists, camera operators, copywriters, the latest in AI wizardry, and a host of 'behind the scenes' support staff, you've got all the ingredients to make it a magical experience! 

Our teams of technical experts specialize in harnessing live sporting data, using advanced cloud technologies, Java, JavaScript and Python. It is these tech teams that enable us to extract patterns through AI and Machine Learning and deliver our insights via APIs. In short, they turn complex data into magical experiences with cutting-edge technology.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Support the deployment and upkeep of GPU workloads on NVIDIA hardware using Kubernetes.
• Assist in maintaining infrastructure automation and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement solutions that are stable and scalable.
• Act as a primary point of contact for Kubernetes support, helping to resolve issues and manage vendor and stakeholder relationships.
• Build and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure the health of Kubernetes clusters, with tools like Prometheus or similar.
• Implement automation tools such as ArgoCD, HELM, and Terraform to streamline deployment and management processes.
• Provide training and documentation to support teams, ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer and reliable operations.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes in on-premises and cloud settings, comfortable managing and troubleshooting clusters.
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native services.
• Working knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform to assist with infrastructure management.
• Basic understanding of monitoring tools and techniques, ensuring infrastructure health.
• Experience in Linux systems and their role in infrastructure management.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in a distributed, service-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on customer service and collaboration.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the role, with potential to advance into more complex project-based work.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with ArgoCD, HELM, and other Kubernetes-native tools.
• Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) and cloud integration services.
• Exposure to CI/CD processes and modern deployment practices.
• Comfortable working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Interest in learning about Windows Server automation and related tools.

Why work at Stats Perform? 

We love sports, but we love diverse thinking more! 

We know that diversity brings creativity, so we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. At Stats Perform you can make a difference, by using your skills and experience every day, you'll feel valued and respected for your contribution. 

We take care of our colleagues 

We like happy and healthy colleagues. You will benefit from things like Mental Health Days Off, ‘No Meeting Fridays,’ and flexible working schedules. 

We pull together to build a better workplace and world for all. 

We encourage employees to take part in charitable activities, utilize their 2 days of Volunteering Time Off, support our environmental efforts, and be actively involved in Employee Resource Groups.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stats Perform 

By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity. A team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. All employees are collectively responsible for developing and maintaining an inclusive environment. That is why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values.  

With increased diversity comes increased innovation and creativity. Ensuring we're best placed to serve our clients and communities. Stats Perform is committed to seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.