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:

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our client, a global leader in digital gaming solutions for lotteries. As a DevOps Engineer you will be focused on building self-service tools and high-performance platforms that scale, supporting all our customers and products.

This is you:

• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Golang or Python.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, including configuration, security, and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP, firewalls, load balancers) and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Familiarity with IaC tools like Ansible and Terraform; experience with AWS and VMWare.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in roles such as Systems Engineer, DevOps, or similar.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-have skills:

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

This is your role:

• 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.
  
• 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.

 
We take pride in the diverse skills and character of our teams, welcoming everyone to apply and contribute to our collective strength.