DevOps Team Lead

5 Days ago • 6 Years + • DevOps

Job Summary

Job Description

Papaya seeks a DevOps Team Lead to build and lead the roadmap for scalable AWS/Kubernetes environments. Responsibilities include recruiting, mentoring, and growing a DevOps team; collaborating with R&D to optimize time-to-market and quality; and driving best practices in CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and performance. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of DevOps experience (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform), 2+ years in leadership, proficiency in scripting (Python, TypeScript), and a B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field. The role involves shaping the team, driving innovation, and building scalable, robust infrastructure for a rapidly growing company.
Must have:
  • 6+ years DevOps experience (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform)
  • 2+ years leadership experience
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, TypeScript)
  • Build and lead scalable AWS/Kubernetes environments
  • Recruit, mentor, and grow a DevOps team

Job Details

Description

Papaya is one of the fastest-growing mobile game powerhouses in the world, with millions of players enjoying our diverse range of games. Headquartered in the heart of Tel Aviv, we’re building a unique, high-scale tournament platform that powers popular titles and entertains players worldwide. We’re looking for a DevOps Team Lead eager to become a pioneering core member of our R&D organization. In this role, you will shape the team, drive innovation, and lay the groundwork for scalable, robust infrastructure as we grow exponentially.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, mentor, and grow a highly professional DevOps team.
  • Build and lead the roadmap for scalable AWS/Kubernetes-based environments.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams and lead the efforts to optimize time-to-market and quality.
  • Drive best practices in CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and performance.
  • Tech stack: AWS, Kubernetes, ArgoCD/Rollouts, NodeJS/Typescript/Python, Terraform, Helm.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of DevOps experience (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.).
  • 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, TypeScript, or similar).
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field experience.

About You

  • Passionate about technology and learning.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a can-do attitude.
  • Excellent collaborator with strong leadership skills.

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About The Company

Since 2019, Papaya has been committed to shaping the future of gaming through an innovative and forward-thinking approach to game development. We believe that gaming should be about more than just luck, which is why our games are designed to reward skill, strategy, and perseverance. 


Ranked by Dun’s 100 as one of the top 50 hi-tech companies in Israel to work for.

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