Digital Platforms Development Lead

2 weeks ago

Pune, India United Rugby Championship Full time
Background In a world turning inwards, it is the diversity of the United Rugby Championship (URC) that sets us apart from other club rugby competitions. Our mission is to bring fans closer to this drama by using the power of rugby to unite people socially and emotionally.
With rapid growth across broadcast, digital, and live audiences, URC is investing in strengthening the technology foundations that underpin its fan engagement and commercial future.

The Digital Platform Development Lead will be responsible for the technical operation and delivery of URC’s digital ecosystem. This role ensures the smooth running, integration, and optimisation of platforms, including URC’s web, app, OTT, CRM/CDP, and fan engagement products.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing – Growth & Technology and the Digital Platforms Product Lead, you will coordinate developers, UX specialists, and external vendors to deliver a seamless, reliable experience for fans and partners. Oversee the day-to-day technical operations of URC’s digital platforms (web, app, OTT, CRM/CDP, authentication, push, and hosting).
Manage integrations and data flows between providers (e.g., APIs, SSO, analytics, and cloud pipelines).
Liaise with developers, UX/UI specialists, and offshore teams to deliver new features, fixes, and optimisations.
Monitor uptime, performance, and security across platforms, escalating issues where required.
Own app store submissions, platform compliance, and release management with Apple and Google.
Act as primary technical contact for suppliers such as AWS, WP Engine, Eluvio, Tata, and Auth0.
Support rollout and maintenance of internal systems, including injury surveillance, AI dashboards, and Outlier platforms.
Provide training and technical support to internal teams, clubs, and unions.
Track industry trends in digital platforms, hosting, and data management to inform future improvements.

Strong technical background in digital platforms (web/app frameworks, APIs, hosting, cloud).
Experience liaising with developers, UX/UI teams, and external vendors.
Understanding of data workflows (CRM/CDP, authentication, analytics).

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