Ocho are delighted to be partnering exclusively with this client to build out the founding development team for a cutting-edge sports technology company specializing in Generative AI.
This company is dedicated to transforming the sports and entertainment industry, using AI to create immersive, interactive digital experiences that set new standards for engagement and creativity.
Technical Site Lead - Belfast
We are seeking a Senior hands-on Tech Leader capable of building teams where they have had to make strong decisions on architecture and strategy.
The ideal candidate will have experience with some or all of the following: C#, Node.js, Python. They should thrive in a startup-style environment, love solving complex problems, and want to build something from the ground up using AI.
Belfast will be largely a greenfield site so lots of scope for innovation and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives.
* Lead and grow the Belfast engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
* Oversee backend and data architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
* Drive data transformation and aggregation from multiple source systems.
* Architect and implement solutions for pull/push data ingestion, in-memory transformations, and SQL-based data consumption.
* Explore and integrate technologies such as Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Apache Flink, Databricks, or Apache Spark (or similar managed service offerings).
* Optimize and manage Azure Cloud Services, leveraging Azure Container Apps instead of Kubernetes for operational efficiency.
* Collaborate with Product Leads, the CTO, and cross-functional teams to refine platform capabilities.
* Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical growth and best practices.
* Engage in customer onboarding and service integration, identifying patterns to enhance product development.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role.
* Strong expertise in Azure Cloud Services, Node.js, and Experience with data engineering, including real-time data transformation and aggregation.
* Familiarity with Gen AI and Open AI technologies.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, set technical direction, and mentor engineers.
* Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
Bonus Points:
* Experience in the sports or entertainment industries.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms and AI services (e.g., AWS, Azure AI, Google AI).
Location & Work Setup:
* On-site in Belfast for the first 4-6 months to establish team culture and collaboration.
* Flexible hours no rigid 9-5
Interviews:
* Happening Next Week in Belfast city centre
About Us:
* Be part of a pioneering company at the cutting edge of AI in sports.
* Shape a brand-new team in Belfast and define the technical direction.
* Work with cutting-edge cloud, AI, and data technologies.
* Competitive salary and benefits package with stock