DevOps Engineer

About Playtech   

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.   

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com.

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.  

Ready to level up your career?  

Playtech Sports is looking for a resilient DevOps Engineer with excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills.  

Your influential mission. You will... 

• Design, build, and maintain automated Git-based deployment pipelines for smooth and reliable software releases. 
• Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters across our environment using Rancher. 
• Optimize network performance and security by managing our Cloudflare configurations, including web application firewalls and routing rules. 
• Monitor system health, application performance, and database stability using tools like Grafana and Prometheus. 
• Act as a technical escalation point to troubleshoot infrastructure issues, resolve downtime incidents, and draft post-mortem reports. 

Components for success. You... 

• Hold a BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Bring 3+ years of hands‑on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure roles. 
• Communicate comfortably in English at an intermediate level. 
• Are proficient in configuring and managing Cloudflare (WAF, DNS, caching). 
• Have extensive experience with Git deployments, including setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines via GitLab. 
• Possess deep knowledge of container orchestration using Rancher and Kubernetes. 
• Take proactive ownership of complex infrastructure challenges and apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. 
• Remain calm, resilient, and focused under pressure, especially during incidents. 
• Manage your time effectively, prioritize critical alerts over routine tasks, and maintain clear, consistent documentation. 

You'll get extra points for... 

• Bringing a solid background in Linux administration and infrastructure as code practices. 
• Demonstrating strong scripting skills with Python, Node.js, or Bash.  

Thrive in a culture that values...  

• Continuous learning and professional growth through challenging, innovation‑driven projects. 
• Close collaboration with industry professionals who inspire creativity and high‑quality engineering. 
• Excellent team collaboration and support. 
• Global scope and inclusive working environment. 
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being   
• Fun and engaging company events. 
• Fully equipped office space located in Nicosia, Cyprus. 

PLAYTECH SPORTS 

PlaytechSports is a leading provider in the sports betting and iGaming industries, collaborating with over 150 operators across more than 20 regulated markets in Europe, South America, and the US. We offer a fully integrated, innovative betting and gaming solution, aiming to be the top long-term partner for sports betting operators. Our key features include a powerful and flexible bonus engine, optimized multi-channel user experience, comprehensive CRM and engagement tools, a fully managed trading solution with 24/7 support, and extensive live game coverage with over 20 integrated data feeds. We provide a seamless experience for players and operators with a single account and player viewpoint, offering both online and retail sports betting solutions. Our sophisticated bonus engine and omnichannel technology ensure personalized and engaging user journeys.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

- Design, build, and maintain automated Git-based deployment pipelines. - Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters using Rancher. - Optimize network performance and security by managing Cloudflare configurations. - Monitor system health, application performance, and database stability using Grafana and Prometheus. - Act as a technical escalation point to troubleshoot infrastructure issues and resolve downtime incidents. - Hold a BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Bring 3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure roles. - Proficient in configuring and managing Cloudflare (WAF, DNS, caching). - Extensive experience with Git deployments, including setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines via GitLab. - Deep knowledge of container orchestration using Rancher and Kubernetes. - Proactive ownership of complex infrastructure challenges and strong analytical skills.