Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Playson, your main responsibilities will include maintaining critical infrastructure, managing live issues through proactive monitoring, spearheading automation projects, troubleshooting various challenges within the DevOps environment, and contributing to strategic enhancements of our systems. This role is essential for ensuring operational continuity in a high-traffic setting.

To qualify for the Senior DevOps Engineer position at Playson, you should have at least 5 years of experience in DevOps, proficiency in Linux and Docker, strong knowledge of AWS services, mastery of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, and experience with monitoring tools like Datadog. A university degree in IT or a related field is also required.

In your role as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Playson, you will work with various tools and technologies, including AWS services (like EC2, S3, and RDS), Docker for container management, Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch and Grafana. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like GitHub is also essential.

Yes, at Playson, we offer a Remote Work Option for the Senior DevOps Engineer position. This flexibility allows you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to our exciting projects in the iGaming sector.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Playson, you can expect a variety of fantastic benefits, including quarterly bonuses, a flexible work schedule, remote working options, comprehensive medical insurance, unlimited paid vacation and sick leave, and financial support for life events, amongst other offerings focused on employee well-being and development.

In answering this question, you should highlight specific AWS services you’ve used, such as EC2 for compute power, S3 for storage, and RDS for database management. Share examples of how you've implemented these services in past projects and any challenges you faced along the way.

When discussing a challenging issue, focus on your problem-solving skills. Describe the situation clearly, the steps you took to diagnose the problem, and how you arrived at a solution. Highlight any lessons learned and how you applied them to avoid similar issues in the future.

To ensure continuous integration and delivery, explain your experience setting up CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Discuss how you automate testing and deployment processes, as well as your strategies for monitoring and maintaining pipeline health.

When asked about monitoring strategies, discuss your experience with tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, or Grafana. Explain how you set up alerts, track key performance indicators, and ensure robust monitoring protocols to maintain system health and catch issues before they escalate.

In your response, detail your philosophy on automation. Offer examples of processes you've automated using tools such as Terraform or Ansible, explaining how automation has improved efficiency and reduced manual errors in your past environments.

Share specific examples of how you’ve utilized Docker in your projects, including any challenges or successes you've had. Discuss how containerization has benefited application deployment and lifecycle management in your previous roles.

Discuss strategies for live issue management, such as implementing proactive monitoring tools, creating incident response plans, and collaborating with your team during high-pressure situations to ensure minimal downtime and effective resolution of issues.

When answering, explain the concept of Infrastructure as Code and its benefits in automating infrastructure management. Discuss your experience with IaC tools like Terraform and how they have helped you maintain consistency and efficiency in your deployments.

Discuss the scripting languages you are proficient in, such as Bash, Python, or Groovy. Provide examples of scripts you've written for automation, task management, or integrating different tools within your DevOps processes.

Share your insights into the evolving landscape of DevOps in the gaming industry, discussing emerging trends like cloud-native applications, microservices architecture, and the increasing importance of security in DevOps practices. Your perspective will showcase your understanding and forward-thinking attitude in the field.