This is us

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is the job

Our client is the global leader in designing and delivering captivating digital gaming solutions for lotteries worldwide. They have a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy, and build better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency, and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio.

This is you

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Golang or Python).
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems administration, including configuration, security, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancing) and ability to troubleshoot network issues.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployment and management.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible for managing cloud (AWS) and on-premise (VMWare) infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including debugging and troubleshooting.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with fluent English.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment) tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or Travis CI. This includes setting up and configuring automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.

This is your role

• Lead on the delivery of complex projects and be responsible for the entire lifecycle of our systems. This includes design, architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Automate processes and develop tooling to streamline the deployment, monitoring, and management of our on-premise and cloud-based gaming infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with development and operations teams, ensuring smooth integration between software development and infrastructure management processes.
• Facilitate the adoption of DevOps practices, such as continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automation to accelerate software delivery.
• Monitor and optimise our platform's performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the platform, implementing necessary safeguards and access controls.
• Onboard, proactively mentor, and provide guidance to less experienced Engineers.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Investigate and troubleshoot problems related to the platform infrastructure. Work closely with operations and engineering teams to resolve issues and ensure the stability and availability of the platform.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: document the platform architecture, configurations, and procedures to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base. Share expertise with internal teams and contribute to the growth of the organisation's technical knowledge.
• Be part of the team's on-call rota.

At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.