Lead, DevOps Engineer

The Job in a Nutshell

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading a team that builds and maintains the technical services supporting our in-house business applications. You'll work closely with IT Operations and other IT teams to ensure reliable and efficient solutions while driving improvements to workflows and automations that make everyday work smoother across the organization. As a Lead, you'll provide guidance and support to your team, foster collaboration, and help create an environment where people can grow and deliver their best work.

A Sneak Peek into Your Role

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of the DevOps team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Set up, maintain, and improve the technical services supporting in-house business applications, ensuring smooth and reliable operations.
• Collaborate with IT Operations and other IT teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues while minimizing downtime.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain tools and scripts to automate workflows and optimize efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and tools, and evaluate new technologies to enhance performance.
• Mentor and support team members in their professional growth, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in planning, prioritization, and progress tracking with Product Managers and stakeholders.
• Promote a positive and transparent team culture built on trust, accountability, and open communication.
• Maintain clear documentation and ensure high levels of service quality and operational excellence.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents when needed to support business continuity.

You're good at

• At least 4 years of experience in systems administration.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or team management role.
• Strong background in monitoring, alerting, and resolving application availability, scalability, and security challenges.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation, and managing GitOps workflows using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Flux, Shell, or Python.
• Deep understanding and practical expertise in at least one core technology area:

*Kafka (replication strategies, consumer group design, partitioning)

*PostgreSQL (query planning, indexing, performance tuning, statistics)

*Error handling, logging, monitoring, and alerting systems

*Kubernetes (orchestration, scaling, troubleshooting)

• Proven ability to take ownership of the software lifecycle, including dependency management, security, scalability, documentation, and process improvement.
• Strong experience using and improving automation tools, with the ability to support and mentor others.
• Experience engaging directly with stakeholders and product owners to clarify requirements and propose technical solutions.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to non-technical colleagues.
• Proactive, analytical, and results-oriented mindset, with strong problem-solving, multitasking, and stress-handling abilities.
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and draw conclusions, as well as learn and support new systems and applications.

Coolbet operates in a highly regulated environment. This role requires obtaining a gaming license in any jurisdiction in which the company operates, and this position requires the ability to secure and maintain a license in all relevant jurisdictions. A gaming license application utilizes personal data, a criminal and credit check, and fingerprints. Coolbet will cover all costs and provide access to an Identity Protection program.

Our Benefits, Your Happiness

• Enjoy generous vacation time totaling 38 days (28 working days) to maximize your well-deserved time off, along with flexible work hours tailored to your lifestyle.
• Elevate your well-being with monthly sports/health compensation, full sick leave coverage for the first 8 days, our in-house gym, and a chill games room to unwind.
• Unlock a generous Supplemental Training Program that includes training and company-wide knowledge-sharing opportunities to fuel your growth.
• Our office is a cozy (and dog-friendly) haven right in the heart of the city. Enjoy complimentary fruits and beverages and free parking. It's the perfect place to be productive and feel right at home.
• Be part of the most legendary events and make amazing connections with colleagues from across the entire company.
• We foster innovation and independence while celebrating success in a multicultural and diverse company, where you'll work alongside people from around the globe.
• ..plus, if you're not already a pro, we'll teach you how to play poker

Recruitment flow

• Interview - Second Interview - Police record, and background check - Offer
• Start date: ASAP
• Hiring from Estonia

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity.
Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics, and traits make us better at serving customers. So please, come as you are

LOCATION

Tallinn, Estonia

Coolbet is an award-winning gaming company offering sportsbook, casino, and poker experiences in 10 countries across 3 continents. Owned by Sega Sammy Creation, we combine innovative technology with a passion for excellence to deliver top-quality entertainment directly to players, while also providing advanced B2B solutions to operators in the US. With a diverse team of 1100+, including around 300 based at our Tallinn HQ, representing more than 50 nationalities, we're shaping the future of gaming through continuous product development, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to responsible play.
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