Operations Engineer

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a versatile field engineer to deploy our technology for the world’s leading sporting federations. You will travel to destinations to install cameras, servers, and cabling on-site and lead live testing with customers.

You’ll investigate complex issues, contribute to kit design, test and document software, and help manage large-scale projects under pressure. This role demands strong networking and Kubernetes experience, a STEM degree, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Technical aptitude and the ability to grasp complex issues.
• Self-starter with initiative to manage projects independently.
• Ability to work quickly and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Interpersonal skills and flexibility with working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Operate technology for the biggest sporting federations around the world.
• Travelling to various destinations to deliver our products in-person, on-site.
• Install hardware and software systems, including cameras, servers, and cabling.
• Lead on live testing with customers.
• Investigate and interrogate our technology to find problems and edge cases that may cause the technology to fail in a live scenario.
• Assist with kit design.
• Testing and documenting new software.
• Be involved in the organisation and delivery of large-scale projects.

Skills

Networking

Kubernetes

Software engineering

Project management

STEM degree

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

Cameras

Servers

Cabling

Job description

• Operate our technology for the biggest sporting federations around the world.
• This will include: Travelling to various destinations to deliver our products in-person, on-site.
• Install hardware and software systems, including cameras, servers, and cabling.
• Leading on live testing with customers.
• Investigate and interrogate our technology to find problems and edge cases that may cause the technology to fail in a live scenario.
• Assisting with kit design.
• Testing and documenting new software.
• Be involved in the organisation and delivery of large-scale projects.

Requirements

• Technical aptitude and the ability to quickly grasp complex issues.
• Self starter with initiative and the ability to pick up and develop projects independently.
• Ability to work quickly and make effective decisions.
• Intellectually curious and has the drive to ask the right questions in order to get to the bottom of complex issues.
• Individuals who are able to be flexible/are flexible in working arrangements.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines whilst remaining organised.
• Experience in networking, Kubernetes and/or software engineering.
• Project management experience/qualifications.
• A degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subject.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong technical aptitude in hardware and software installation, with experience in networking and Kubernetes. Capable of managing large-scale projects while maintaining organization and effective decision-making under pressure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Networking Experience
• Kubernetes Proficiency
• Project Management Experience
• STEM Degree
• Software Engineering Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Hardware Installation
• Software Installation
• Live Testing
• Problem Investigation
• Kit Design
• Software Documentation
• Project Delivery

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Starter
• Flexibility
• Organizational Skills
• Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Sporting Federations
• Live Scenario Testing
• Complex Issue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

• Cameras
• Servers
• Cabling