8Bit - Games Industry Recruitment
Head of Technology & Cloud
8Bit - Games Industry RecruitmentPoland11 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering

Our client, a growing mobile‑gaming studio is looking for Head of Technology & Cloud Infrastructure to own their entire IT infrastructure and cloud architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience leading teams, ensuring the technical architecture aligns with business goals, and driving the organization through key security and compliance certifications.


Responsibilities


  • Design, build, and maintain BI/Data Warehouse systems.
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Build and manage high-performing technical teams.
  • Oversee IT security and ensure compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
  • Lead efforts in vulnerability management, incident response, and security audits.
  • Guide the organization through achieving and maintaining key security certifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical architecture with business strategy.
  • Manage IT infrastructure including networks, servers, and security.
  • Oversee and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables.


Requirements


  • At least 8-10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a technology leadership or architecture role.
  • Hands-on experience in building BI/Data Warehouse systems.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Proven experience in IT infrastructure management (networks, servers, security).
  • Strong background in IT security and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience in leading organizations through ISO 27001, SOC 2, and similar certifications.
  • Demonstrated hands-on engineering ability (not purely managerial).
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to align technology with business goals.
  • Excellent communication skills (ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders).
  • Experience with IT budgeting and financial planning.


Nice to have:


  • Experience with large-scale high-concurrency systems.
  • Designing high-availability (HA) and low-latency architectures.
  • AI/ML infrastructure: MLOps, feature stores, model serving tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI).
  • Experience with LLM integration & deployment.


WHAT THEY OFFER:


  • Work environment: remote, on-site, or a hybrid model.
  • B2B contract or employment contract
  • Medical Insurance.


ABOUT THE COMPANY


The company was founded by veterans of the gaming industry, with a proven track record of launching and managing top-grossing mid-core mobile & PC games. Their mission is to redefine the way puzzle RPGs are developed and are currently working on a new IP based on one of the world’s most notable and successful franchises of all time.

Size of the studio: 130 people

Work mode: on-site, hybrid or remote

Office locations: Poland (Krakow)

Platform: Mobile

Engine: Unity3D

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