IT Engineering Team Lead
Job Description
- Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP
- Knowledge of Ctera, VDI, load balancing
- API design understanding
- Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)
- Crossplane, Spectrocloud knowledge
- Lead and mentor IT engineers
- Manage IT projects effectively
- Work with external vendors
- Automate infrastructure
- Support Active Directory, Office365
- Maintain Kubernetes infrastructure
- Proficient in Ansible, Jenkins
- Strong communication skills
- Competitive salary
- Growth opportunities
- Work with cutting-edge technologies
Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.
From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.
Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.
With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled IT Engineering Team Lead to manage and guide a team of engineers in delivering technical solutions that support our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in system administration, networking, and automation, combined with leadership experience and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of IT engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage multiple IT projects, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Work closely with external vendors.
- Oversee infrastructure automation.
- Support Active Directory, Office365, and enterprise storage solutions
- Maintain and improve Kubernetes infrastructure and automation frameworks (Crossplane, Spectrocloud, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins).
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical and business goals.
Required Skills & Experience
- Leadership: At least 2 years of experience in a management or Team Lead role.
- Project Management: Proven track record in IT project management, handling diverse projects of varying complexities.
- Vendor Management: Experience working with external vendors and procurement processes.
- Technical Expertise:
- 5+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administration.
- Strong networking knowledge.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in automation tools like Ansible, Jenkins, or similar.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud, CloudStack).
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Language: Intermediate or higher English proficiency (oral and written).
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Active Directory.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, CloudStack, OpenStack).
- Knowledge of Ctera, VDI, and load-balancing solutions.
- Understanding of API design and best practices.
- Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
- Knowledge of Crossplane, Spectrocloud for infrastructure management.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a highly skilled IT team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud, automation, and infrastructure.
- Influence key technical decisions and tool selection.
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now!
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