DevOps Lead

GR8 Tech is a global product company that provides innovative, scalable platforms and business solutions for the iGaming industry.

We have а great experience: GR8 Tech platform successfully handles millions of active players and offers best practices to develop and grow in the gambling industry. We are here to provide great gaming tech to satisfy even greater ambition!

We develop complete tech coverage for gambling businesses worldwide, including iGaming platform solutions, consulting, integration, and long-lasting operation services.

We are driven by our ambition to make a great product with great people! Together we move the world of iGaming forward — join!

About your key responsibilities and impact:

• Fostering a supportive team environment through open communication, mentorship, and regular feedback to help members develop skills and achieve their goals;
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable AWS infrastructure using Terraform, manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) for microservices, and ensure PCI DSS compliance with a focus on security and GitOps principles. Implementing monitoring, observability, and log aggregation using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack, and setting up alerting mechanisms for system health and performance;
• Conducting regular PCI DSS compliance audits, implementing security best practices such as encryption and access controls, and collaborating with the security team to address vulnerabilities and incidents;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship, and documenting system architecture and processes for knowledge sharing and continuity;
• Participating in on-call rotations for 24/7 support of critical systems, responding to incidents promptly, and conducting post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implementing preventive actions;
• Identifying areas for process and technology improvements, driving initiatives to address them, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
  
  

Essential professional experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;
• 2+ years of proven experience in a DevOps Lead or similar role with a focus on designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions;
• In-depth proficiency in cloud computing, particularly AWS, with a deep understanding of security best practices;
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure-as-a-code (IaaC) principles and experience with tools like Terraform for provisioning;
• Excellent skills in implementing monitoring and observability solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch etc;
• Experience architecting and implementing service mesh technologies, preferably Istio;
• Hands-on experience with GitlabCI or similar CI/CD tools, including automated testing and security checks;
• In-depth proficiency in GitOps principles and experience with Flux or similar tools for managing infrastructure and deployments;
• Expertise in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS) for production-grade microservices applications;
• In-depth knowledge of message queue systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication;
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail;
• Previous involvement in maintaining PCI DSS compliance and executing security audits will be a plus;
• Google Workspace, Confluence, Jira, Slack, Zoom, Google Meet, HiBob;
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate the team towards achieving project goals. Inspire trust, provide clear direction, and delegate tasks effectively;
• Communicating ideas and instructions to both technical and non-technical team members;
• Collaborating with other teams to solve problems and issues;
• Strong problem-solving skills will help you analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and guide the team towards effective problem resolution. Being able to think critically and make informed decisions is crucial;
• Being able to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and manage competing demands to ensure the team's productivity and project success;
• Providing guidance, support professional development, and help team to overcome challenges.

What we offer:

Benefits Cafeteria:

• Sports compensation;
• Medical coverage;
• Psychological support;
• Home-office coverage.

Work-life:

• Remote work, Coworking compensation;
• Childcare budget;
• Maternity leave;
• Paternity leave;
• Additional 2 days for family events.

Our GR8 Culture:

• Open feedback and transparent direct communications;
• Growth and development: better every day;
• High tolerance to experiment and mistakes;
• Supportive friendly environment.

Data Protection Information regarding the processing of your personal data in connection with the recruitment and selection process can be found in the Candidate Privacy Notice at https://gr8.tech/candidate-privacy-notice/.