Platform Engineer Level 2

Welcome to the Games Global world. We're changing the rules of the game. Providing 1,300+ exclusive games from some seriously talented studios and not to mention a record-breaking progressive jackpot network, we help operators level up and create their perfect lobby.

We are currently looking for a Platform Engineer Level 2 for our Cloud Platforms team in South Africa . Out Cloud Platforms team is made up of highly skilled professionals dedicated to advancing GG's cloud computing capabilities. The team is responsible for leading and facilitating the adoption of cloud technologies and practices across Games Global

As a Platform Engineer, you will be driving innovation and delivering cloud-based solutions to the business by working closely with a cross-functional team of developers, security, and networking specialists. You will also focus on ensuring that cloud infrastructure is optimized, secure, efficient, and cost effective whilst enabling the rest of GG to leverage the latest cloud technologies through continuous improvement and research. 

What you will be doing?

• Participate in the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions, utilizing modern cloud services, containerization, and automation tools using infrastructure as code (Terraform) to provision and manage AWS and Azure resources, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications and services leveraging AWS PAAS and SAAS.
• Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for IAC ad CI/CD that teams can follow.
• Assist with the establishment and enforcement of stringent security protocols, access controls, and compliance measures to improve the platform's resilience and maintain data integrity, conducting regular security assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners, to understand requirements and translate them into scalable and secure solutions.
• Resolve problems across multiple application domains and platforms using system troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Automating different operational processes by designing, maintaining, and managing tools and identifying and removing constraints to increase engineering productivity.
• Providing operational support and engineering for the cloud platform.
• Assist with driving the implementation and improvement of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, incorporating best practices and automation tools.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.
• Conduct code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential for enhancing the development process and suggesting improvements.

Who are we looking for? 

• We looking for a skilled Platform Engineer with minimum 2 years experience with experience as a DevOps / Site Reliability / Platform Engineer
• Platform Engineering, IaC (Infrastructure as Code), Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Services experience is required. 
• Kubernetes and Docker working experience is also required. 
• You must have a solid understanding of IaC principles and practical experience of Terraform
• Must have a strong familiarity with CI/CD concepts and experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and/or AWS CodePipeline.
• Must also be well experienced in cloud technologies, preferably with AWS.

Advantageous requirements :

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly desirable.

• Knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies, including network security, encryption, identity access management (IAM), and security monitoring.

• Experience implementing and managing security controls in cloud environments, including IAM policies, firewall rules, encryption keys, and security groups.

 Equal Opportunities Statement

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us, and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.