Database Technology Lead

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About the business

SportChamps is fast-growing Games / Wagering start up that believe the sports viewing experience can go to the next level. No longer is just watching enough, now you can get in the game.
We have already delivered high-end apps to our members and continue to invent new products, while iterating our existing suite, with a view to becoming the Timezone Arcade of sports and racing games online.
We are looking for a Databbase Technology Lead to help us tell our story and entertain our growing membership base.

About the role

We are seeking our first in house Database Technology Lead to join our close-knit, high performing Dev Team.

The role comes with full autonomy to use your sound database knowledge, as well as providing the opportunity to be instrumental, via your enhancement of our database infrastructure, in helping us disrupt Australia’s archaic online gaming industry.

With a modern Head Office in Melbourne, we welcome local applicants, but are equally open to remote work for the right interstate candidate. We offer flexible working hours, the option of work from home, and have a enviable culture we know you’ll thrive in.

You bring;

• Strong Database Infrastructure expertise
• A background in owning and managing database architecture, development and administration activities
• High attention to detail and the ability to provide cloud data solutions
• Prior experience being the single point of contact for all database related issues/activities
• A background flexing between operational and strategic database accountabilities
• The ability to uplift and manage Azure database infrastructure seamlessly
• A keen focus and want to participate in system and software development to support organisational needs
• 5 years or more as a Database developer/engineer or consultant (MSSQL)
• Knowledge of Azure and have had exposure to IIS, .NET, ASP.NET, C#
• Experience with high traffic / real time systems and regulatory environments

What we offer:

• Fully flexible work week (currently 2 days in the office, 3 days not)
• Work with a hugely talented group of Software Developers
• The chance to work closely with the Founder & CEO of the organisation
• Weekly team lunch and regular team outings/get togethers
• Supportive Learning & Development options
• The ability to influence the technical direction of the organisation