DevOps Manager

Description

Anakatech is an innovative technology company focused on the development of its iGaming Platform and unique variety of soft games both web and mobile-based. The company is B2C oriented and accomplishes the whole cycle, from the development of games to the support of our partners & end-users.

Established in 2013, with an office in Sofia, Bulgaria, Anakatech’s growing global teams of highly skilled professionals offers our clients expertly developed software, a spectacular selection of games, comprehensive business solutions, achieved through our marketing, analytical, and support services, while still retaining the enthusiasm of industry pioneers.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced DevOps Manager to lead our DevOps team in streamlining our software development processes and enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, team leadership, and a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Set clear objectives and goals for the team, and provide guidance and support to ensure their success.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy aligned with business objectives, driving the adoption of best practices and tools for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement DevOps processes and standards across the organization.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions, leveraging cloud platforms ( GCP preferred) and containerization technologies.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring fast and reliable delivery of software releases.
• Monitor and optimize CI/CD workflows for efficiency, performance, and scalability.
• Establish monitoring and alerting systems to proactively detect and respond to system issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Define incident response procedures and lead the team in resolving production incidents, conducting post-incident reviews, and implementing preventive measures.
• Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments, and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
• Foster strong partnerships with development, operations, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders, providing regular updates on DevOps initiatives, progress, and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Proven experience of 3 years in a DevOps leadership role, with a track record of successfully managing and scaling DevOps teams
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps methodologies, tools, and best practices, including infrastructure as code, continuous integration, deployment automation, and site reliability engineering (SRE)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (advantage for GCP), containerization technologies, Kubernetes, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps trends, tools, and technologies, and actively participate in industry forums and conferences
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence change at all levels of the organization.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our DevOps practices, driving innovation, and delivering value to our customers. If you’re passionate about DevOps and eager to lead a talented team in achieving excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Additional creative days off (up to 32 days of paid leave per year)
• Work from anywhere (remote, hybrid or on-site)
• Competitive salary;
• Annual bonus;
• A dynamic and rapidly growing global company;
• Great and supportive work environment;
• Bonus day off for a Birthday;
• Special occasions gifts, team building events, happy hours and more;
• Very good benefits system which includes sports card, additional health insurance (with dental services) and others;
• Long-term career opportunity and job security in a multinational company;
• Brand new offices with play and relaxation zones. Ahh and a fabulous 360-degree view of Sofia 🙂

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