Senior DevOps Engineer (Application Domain)

pawaTech is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer for our Application Domain team. As a part of this team, you will be responsible for provisioning and managing Kubernetes clusters for application services deployment.

About us:

pawaTech is a leading iGaming solutions provider, delivering sportsbook, casino, lottery, and player management software as a service. We power betPawa - Africa’s largest betting brand, operating across multiple markets.

Our platform is designed for scale, handling millions of active users across web and mobile, processing thousands of transactions every second. With nearly a decade of industry expertise, we don’t just build software - we craft tailored solutions that drive innovation. Our expertise, commitment to quality, and client-focused approach make us a trusted partner in Africa and beyond.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provisioning and managing Kubernetes clusters in multiple environments;
• Deploying and managing internal components of the clusters, as well as services required for application functions;
• Ensuring high availability of the deployed workloads and minimizing interruptions for clients in case of updates or failures;
• Providing sufficient computational resources for the application, addressing performance issues, and introducing required optimizations;
• Establishing secure and reliable access for users and applications to resources deployed in the cluster, eliminating unauthorized access and protecting sensitive data;
• Tracking and optimizing costs related to cluster management and resources required for the application services;
• Collaborating with other devops, development, as well as product and management teams, contributing to the overall product development process.

What makes you a great candidate:

• Production experience with highly available Kubernetes clusters management;
• Experience in working within the GitOps paradigm;
• Programming experience with Bash, Python, Go, or other general-purpose languages for automation or different service functions;
• Understanding of different aspects of web application system design and implementation;
• Understanding of the security requirements for running an application with sensitive data;
• Expertise to execute tasks effectively and according to provided estimations, aligning with business goals, processes, and minimizing disruptions;
• Capability to foster teamwork through clear communication, coordination, and constructive feedback.

Extra expertise we appreciate:

• Experience in complex system design solutions development;
• Experience with successful implementation of multi-cluster architectures;
• Experience with the development of Kubernetes operators or working programmatically with Kubernetes API;
• Experience with mentoring other team members or team management in general;
• Experience in implementing successful business-critical projects.

Why choose pawaTech?

• We make an impact and contribute to shaping of the iGaming culture;
• We offer growth inside dedicated teams of seniors and career prospects;
• We embrace modern technological stack and innovative approach;
• We value balance - hybrid environment, wellness-related perks and team events are waiting for you;
• We play it fair with compensation that recognises and backs your achievements, team budgets and recognition milestone bonuses.

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

At pawaTech, we are dedicated to building a welcoming and diverse workplace and invite applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. Our hiring process ensures fairness, objectivity, and respect for every applicant. Applicants are welcome to redact or omit information from their resumes that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance or graduation from educational institutions.

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