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SW Infrastructure Team Lead

11 Hours ago • 4 Years + • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Papaya, a leading mobile game company, seeks a skilled Software Infrastructure Team Lead to build and enhance their backend infrastructure. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end solutions, writing high-quality code, collaborating with DevOps and development teams, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience leading infrastructure/platform teams, hands-on experience with AWS and Kubernetes, and proficiency in a major backend language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript). The role involves working with a tech stack including AWS, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript, Redis, and MySQL. The goal is to deliver scalable, high-performance backend solutions that can serve millions of users while reducing time-to-market.
Must have:
  • Lead infrastructure teams (4+ years)
  • AWS & Kubernetes expertise
  • Backend language proficiency (e.g., TypeScript)
  • Build high-scale backend infrastructure
  • Collaborate with DevOps and development teams

Job Details

Description

Get ready to join the action at Papaya, one of the world's fastest-growing mobile game powerhouses! We're all about delivering fun and excitement to millions of players across our diverse range of games. The company is HQ in the heart of Tel Aviv.

We seek a highly skilled Software Team Lead to drive our infrastructure initiatives. This role involves working closely with DevOps and development teams to enhance velocity and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance backend solutions.


Responsibilities

  • Build a high-scale backend infrastructure capable of serving millions of users.
  • Lead end-to-end solutions, from requirements gathering to production deployment, focusing on reducing time-to-market.
  • Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices and standards.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to optimize processes, enhance system reliability, and improve developer velocity.
  • Experiment with and integrate new technologies, tools, and third-party frameworks to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
  • Mentor and guide team members, fostering their professional growth and technical skills.
  • Work with a tech stack that includes AWS, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript, Redis, and MySQL.


Requirements


At least 4 years of experience leading infrastructure/platform teams.

Hands-on experience in introducing new backend technologies and code infrastructure with wide impact on developers.

Hands-on experience with cloud architecture, preferably AWS and K8s

Proficiency in a major backend language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, etc.).

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams


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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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