Team Lead DevOps

Team Lead DevOps Location: Remote from Spain (an indefinite Spanish employment contract) Client is a leader in iGaming innovation, creating cutting-edge games and solutions, including the globally popular Aviator. They focus on redefining the online gambling experience with next-generation products tailored for dynamic and engaging gameplay .Requirements :6+ years of experience in DevOps/Infrastructure Engineering with strong exposure to AWS-based environments .2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing DevOps / Platform / Infrastructure Engineering teams .Strong understanding of modern cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes ecosystems, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD practices, and platform engineering principles .Technical background in Linux-based environments, networking, security, observability, and production operations .Comprehensive understanding of the DevOps lifecycle, including configuration management, orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security practices .Proven experience leading and managing a DevOps or System Engineering team (task planning, prioritization, workload distribution) .Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving engineering teams, architects, product managers, security teams, and business stakeholders .Experience running day-to-day delivery: sprint planning support, task tracking, dependency management, and delivery follow-up .Strong ownership mindset: accountable for team outcomes, stability of environments, and operational continuity .Ability to mentor engineers, support onboarding, and grow less-senior team members .Comfortable operating in a regulated or security-restricted environment, balancing delivery speed with compliance .Hands-on technical background sufficient to review designs, challenge solutions, and guide discussions, without being the main technical decision-maker .Clear communication skills, especially for explaining risks, trade-offs, and progress to non-technical stakeholders .Ability to identify process bottlenecks and drive incremental improvements in team efficiency and collaboration .At least B2 level of English .Responsibilities :Own day-to-day leadership of the DevOps / System Engineering team, ensuring predictable delivery and operational stability .Plan, prioritize, and coordinate team workload in alignment with architects, product owners, and stakeholders .Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of cloud and on-prem infrastructure .Oversee infrastructure changes implemented via Terraform, Kubernetes, and automation tools, ensuring quality and consistency .Guide and review CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure designs, and operational practices without micromanaging implementation .Act as the first escalation point for delivery, operational, and environment-related issues .Balance delivery speed with compliance, security, and regulatory constraints .Support incident management, root-cause analysis, and post-incident improvements .Mentor team members, support onboarding, and help engineers grow technically and professionally .Drive continuous improvement of DevOps processes, tooling, and collaboration patterns .Communicate risks, dependencies, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders .Coordinate with other teams to ensure smooth integration, handovers, and shared responsibility models .Maintain documentation standards where needed, while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy .Ensure accurate time tracking, reporting, and alignment with agreed delivery expectations .Why this position :The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative company .A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on professional growth .