SRE Group Manager

6 Months ago • 2-7 Years • Devops

Job Summary

Job Description

As an SRE Group Manager at Playtika, you'll lead a team responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability, scalability, and automation of Playtika's game infrastructure. Key responsibilities include infrastructure maintenance and automation, implementing platform engineering practices, designing automation frameworks, leading incident investigations and root cause analysis, managing changes and releases, defining team KPIs, conducting risk assessments, collaborating with vendors, and fostering team growth. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and align IT strategies with broader business goals. This role demands strong leadership, project management, and analytical skills, along with deep understanding of IT infrastructure components and cloud computing.
Must have:
  • IT infrastructure expertise
  • Leadership & management skills
  • Automation framework design
  • Incident & change management
  • Risk assessment & mitigation
  • Team leadership & mentorship
  • Problem-solving & analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Perks:
  • Competitive salary & bonuses
  • Hybrid work model
  • All-you-can-eat cafeteria
  • Playtika Cafe
  • Long weekends & birthday day off
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Wellness program
  • Gaming room
  • Flexible hours & happy hours
  • Work permit assistance

Job Details

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.  

On a position of SRE Group Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in driving reliability, scalability, and automation across Playtika’s technology landscape. 

What will you be doing? 

  • Responsible for Playtika games infrastructure maintenance and automation
  • Constantly look for automation opportunities withing infrastructure platform
  • Implement platform engineering practices cross company
  • Design, implement and maintain automation frameworks to simplify operational tasks and eliminate toil
  • Problem Management: lead investigations, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with other teams to implement preventive measures and long-term solutions
  • Change and Release Management: ensure that changes to IT systems and infrastructure are implemented in a controlled and structured manner, minimizing risks and potential disruptions
  • Define team KPIs and objectives, aligning individual contributions to broader organizational goals
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: identify potential risks to the IT infrastructure and develop strategies to mitigate them. Includes security vulnerabilities evaluation, implementing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Cooperation with external vendors: ensure vendors meet the company's reliability requirements and get in touch with external companies to resolve issues or implement improvements
  • Team Management and Leadership: lead a team of IT professionals responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of IT systems. Includes guidance, support, and mentorship to team leads and team members, foster a collaborative work environment, and ensure the team's effectiveness and productivity
  • Continuous Improvement: as a group manager, you'll be driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of IT systems, which includes industry best practices in IT systems reliability

Your Experience & Skills 

  • 2+ years of progressive experience in IT management or 5+ years in R&D management
  • Deep understanding of IT infrastructure components, such as networks, servers, storage systems, databases, and cloud computing
  • Proven leadership and management skills. 2+ years on a position of Team Leader or higher
  • Project management skills
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Incident and Change Management Expertise
  • Continuous Learning and Adaptability: adaptable, open to change, and able to quickly learn and apply new skills and knowledge
  • Understanding the company's business objectives and align IT strategies with the overall business goals

What does it mean to work at Playtika?  

You’ll join a team of leaders in the field, and enjoy amazing benefits, some are listed below:  

  • A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses;  
  • Hybrid working mode: Two days from our office, located in the heart of Warsaw (Browary Warszawskie), and three days from anywhere, per week  
  • All you can eat! Breakfasts, lunches, desserts, snacks and much more in our Playtika-only cafeteria  
  • Access to PlaytiCafe where all of your coffee (and other refreshments) dreams come true;  
  • Six “Power Up” long weekends for all, and additional day off for your birthday month;  
  • Private medical healthcare and three additional sick leave days;  
  • A wellness program in the office: yoga classes, massage chairs and zerobody room;  
  • Gaming room with a variety of activities;  
  • Flexible working hours and monthly happy hours;  
  • Work permit assistance for employees;  
  • Corporate celebrations, team buildings, and fun activities.

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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