Sporty GroupSG

Database Administrator - MySQL Specialist

Sporty Group is a global leader in digital entertainment, specializing in sports media, gaming, and fintech, impacting millions worldwide.

Sporty Group

Employee count: 501-1000

🚀 We’re on a mission to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone!
Partnered with some of the World’s greatest Champions including Real Madrid FC, Michael Essien and Eder Militao, we’re on the lookout for some Champions of our own to be a part of some of the biggest, most exciting and most successful Online Gaming Brands in the World.
Sporty, Sportybet and SportyTV are the backbone of the Sporty Group portfolio. With hundreds of millions of visitors Globally, if you click ‘apply’, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of something absolutely massive.

About the role

With tens of millions of visitors every week, we strive to be the best in the industry for our users. You’ll be responsible for taking ownership of our existing and new database infrastructure for multiple platforms and facilitating releases into new regions. We wrote our systems from scratch about 4 years ago, so you’ll be working with the latest technology and won’t have to worry about decades old technologies. There’s also freedom to research and implement new technologies into our stack as you and the team see fit.

Your Day-to-day

  • Take ownership and responsibility for our existing and new database infrastructure
  • Slow query monitoring and database system capacity proactive adjustment
  • Automating deployments, config management, and building infrastructure with Terraform
  • Enhance our existing dashboards as well as develop new dashboards and alert mechanisms
  • As we deploy into new regions you’ll be facilitating the database side
  • On call responsibilities on a rotating pattern
Our stack: MySQL, MongoDB, AWS EC2, Cloudwatch, RDS, Redshift, Grafana, Prometheus, Terraform, Python, Shell etc

You should apply if you have

  • 4+ years experience tackling and managing advanced MySQL and MongoDB problems
  • Hands on experience with AWS RDS, Redshift
  • Delivering quality documentation and operational runbooks
  • Open mind and willing to take on new challenges in a rapidly growing organization
  • Sporty is an English speaking working environment, so we are looking for English speakers

Our Interview Process

Our interview process involves 3 main stages:
  • Hackerrank test (Maximum of 90 minutes)
  • A call with a member of our Talent team
  • Final interview with our Database Engineering team (You’ll meet with 3 engineers on separate occasions for 45 minutes each)
We can confidently say that we have a feedback loop of 24-48 hours on all stages, so you’ll never be left in the dark when you’re in process with us.

What’s in it for you

📍 Sporty is a 100% remote company in continuation of our sustainability pledge
💰 We have x4 bonuses every year
⏰ Our core working hours are 10am-3pm your local time zone with flexibility outside of this
🌍 1-2 Annual company retreats
💻 We want our teams to perform as best they can, so we’ll set you up with a top of the line Macbook
Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to. So if you decide to join us on this amazing journey, we can guarantee a stable and solid working environment with some of the best team members around.

Equal opportunities for everyone

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
This position is open to people Globally.

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About Sporty Group

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At the heart of what we do is a culture of innovation and excellence that defines Sporty Group as a leader in the global digital entertainment landscape. Established in 2013, our company has grown to become a formidable consumer internet and technology business that excels in sports media, gaming, social platforms, and fintech. With a commitment to serving millions of active users daily, we operate across 10 countries and 3 continents, creating unparalleled engagement through cutting-edge technology and services.

Our flagship platforms, including SportyBet, SportyTV, and Sporty Studios, showcase our dedication to delivering an enriching entertainment experience. SportyBet offers exciting sports betting opportunities, focusing on football with a diverse array of markets and competitive odds. Simultaneously, SportyTV serves as the home of premium football broadcasting in Nigeria and Ghana, providing access to top leagues and events. As an internal creative hub, Sporty Studios is where compelling narratives and captivating visuals come to life, enhancing our brand storytelling.

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Sporty Group

Company size

501-1000 employees

Founded in

2013

Chief executive officer

Sudeep Ramnani

Employees live in

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