In this role, you can expect to
- Contribute to system observability i.e implementing, improving metrics, alerting, and dashboards for better insight and faster recovery.
- Develop automation, tooling, and monitoring solutions to support high service availability.
- Partner with application and quality engineering teams to implement best practices in reliability, release automation, and testing.
- Drive operational excellence through proactive incident prevention, blameless postmortems, and capacity planning.
- Participate in on-call rotations to support critical services and ensure rapid response to incidents.
To thrive in this role, you have
- Solid experience in Python, especially for automation, tooling, and data-driven operational tasks.
- Proficiency in at least one (Java, C++, or Go).
- Strong understanding of Linux systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and modern deployment practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, etc.) and log/metric analysis for diagnosing issues.
- Proven experience facilitating and documenting Critical User Journeys translating them to actionable SLA/SLO for automation.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly in high-impact situations.
- A problem-solver who approaches reliability as a shared responsibility across engineering.
- Familiarity with AI-augmented development tools (Claude, Codex) as part of a modern engineering workflow.
- Experience writing or maintaining end-to-end or integration tests for distributed systems.
- Background in performance testing, capacity planning, or chaos engineering.
- Contributions to internal developer tooling or reliability-focused frameworks.
- Exposure to security, compliance, or change management processes in production environments.
- Relevant certifications.
PlayOn is where high school sports come to life. Through GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps, we give every fan a front-row seat to the moments that matter most: the buzzer-beaters, the comeback wins, the senior nights, the rivalries that define a town.
We built our technology for the people who live and breathe high school athletics — the parents who never miss a game, the alumni still cheering from across the country, the communities that show up week after week. From buying tickets to watching a live stream to reliving the highlights, we make it simple to stay close to the sports and the athletes you love most.
Backed by KKR, we build the technology that powers high school athletics from the inside out: Schools trust us to handle ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise, and more so the people running programs can stay focused on the athletes and fans we all serve together.
We're a growth-stage company on a mission to make high school sports more accessible, more memorable, and more connected than ever before.
When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.
Why You'll Love Working at PlayOn
Skills Required
- Solid experience in Python for automation, tooling, and data-driven operational tasks
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, C++, or Go)
- Strong understanding of Linux systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
- Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)
- Proven experience facilitating and documenting Critical User Journeys
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
PlayOn Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PlayOn Sports and has not been reviewed or approved by PlayOn Sports.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open/unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and sick time are prominently offered. Feedback suggests the PTO experience and time-away flexibility are strong.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is a standard part of the package. Feedback suggests the retirement program is viewed positively.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options plus dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support are included. Feedback suggests core health coverage is solid for full‑time employees.
PlayOn Sports Insights
What We Do
PlayOn is the all-in-one fan engagement platform for schools. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters: supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life. Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we're here to help create more instant replays, hold-your-breath moments, last-minute comebacks, and games you want to watch over and over again.
Why Work With Us
Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions. This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact.
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