About the job
We are looking for an exceptionally talented IT Linux Administrator to join us in our mission to
responsibly provide trusted technology solutions for developing and growing gaming markets. We
empower and develop professional and grassroots sports, so if you love IT & sports, then this is the
ideal place for you!
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About Us:
SportPesa is a growing, multi-award-winning global technology and entertainment company founded
in 2014 that focuses on sports and entertainment news. Our platforms immediately update sport
scores and, in certain markets, offer fully licensed, real money gaming services. We are committed to
responsibly delivering our game-changing services and investing in the development of sports and
local communities. We use the power of sport to unify people everywhere: connecting customers with
excitement, sports clubs with funding and society with opportunities.
Our drive, dedication and determination have enabled us to open our doors in the iconic Royal Liver
Building in Liverpool, the flourishing hub of our European Operations. Since launching here in the UK,
we’ve built a tight-knit community of trailblazers and innovators and would love you to be a part of our
quest to make every opportunity count.
The Role:
We are on the lookout for a highly motivated IT Linux Administrator to join our IT Operations and
Services department. The role is hands-on, providing 2nd & 3rd line support for IT systems covering
all aspects of the IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will need to be prepared to occasionally
work outside of normal working hours. This may include some late nights and weekends. The role will
include the following activities:
- Delivery & maintenance of new or improved IT system & DevOps solutions
- Installation, configuration and administration of operating systems and applications
- Deployment, implementation, configuration, management, testing, monitoring and administration of CI/CD workflows & hardware platforms
- Maintaining operations & administration
- Prioritising, organising and balancing important tasks
The Person:
You will need a minimum of 2 years’ experience demonstrating competence in the activities listed
above as well as a relevant qualification (certification in Linux & DevOps technologies, a degree in
Computer Science, NVQ or City & Guilds etc. would be a distinct advantage)
Essential Skills:
- Ansible
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Source Control (Git, Bit bucket)
- MYSQL
- CI/CD
- Monitoring tools
Desirable Skills:
- Server Hardware Technologies
- MongoDB
- RabbitMQ
- Elasticsearch
- VMWare/Proxmox
- ITIL
Rewards:
We take pride in ensuring that all team members receive the very best support and company benefits.
Our perks are the life and soul of SportPesa! If you join our growing & very friendly team, you can
expect to receive:
Progression:
Help us to grow the business and our brand and we will offer you the opportunity to develop a long term career with us and support to help you progress in your chosen field.
We are committed to equal opportunities and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless
of age, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership status.
If you think you are up to the challenge and like the sound of us, we would love to hear from you!
Please apply today with your CV and a brief covering letter to: hr.tz@sportpesa.co.tz and
