Senior Platform Engineer

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment Group – a leading multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. We, in Allwyn LS, build better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency, and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio.

Our purpose is to make play better for all and our mission is to be a trusted and proactive guardian of all that is good in lotteries and casual gaming entertainment.  We believe in changing lives…a little or a lot…but always for the better. 

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is the global leader in designing and delivering captivating digital gaming solutions for lotteries worldwide. With our extensive industry experience, vast knowledge base, and diverse talent, we empower lotteries to create winners and support communities. Our collective expertise enables our clients to reach new players, expand brand engagement, and achieve long-term growth through sustainable and impactful technical solutions. Our differentiating factor lies in our ability to seamlessly engineer technical solutions that align with our client's visions.  Our vision is to be a leading global lottery-led entertainment platform by making gaming better for all, starting from the foundations and enabling our team to blaze new trails and serve as the ground for empowering our clients to achieve sustainable, long-term growth.        

What makes this role exciting and challenging:

Platform Engineers at Allwyn Lottery Solutions focus on building self-service tools and high-performance platforms that scale, supporting all our customers and products. We empower our engineers and operations teams to take control of their own work and provide the resources they need to work efficiently and effectively. We aim to provide golden paths with recommended tools and best practices built-in, increasing developer velocity while preserving developer autonomy.

Automate processes and develop tooling to streamline the deployment, monitoring, and management of our on-premise and cloud-based gaming infrastructure.

As part of your everyday responsibilities, you will:

• Lead on the delivery of complex projects and be responsible for the entire lifecycle of our systems, this includes design, architecture, implementation, testing and deployment.

• Onboard, proactively mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Engineers.

• Automate processes and develop tooling to streamline the deployment, monitoring, and management of our on-premise and cloud based gaming infrastructure.

• Collaborate closely with development and operations teams, ensuring smooth integration between software development and infrastructure management processes.

• Facilitate the adoption of DevOps practices, such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automation to accelerate software delivery.

• Monitor and optimise our platform's performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements.

• Ensure the security and compliance of the platform, implementing necessary safeguards and access controls.

• Troubleshooting and Support; investigate and troubleshoot problems related to the platform infrastructure. Work closely with operations and engineering teams to resolve issues and ensure the stability and availability of the platform.

• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing; document the platform architecture, configurations, and procedures to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base. Share expertise with internal teams and contribute to the growth of the organisation's technical knowledge.

• Be part of the team's on-call rota.

Requirements

Key qualifications for your success:

• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one programming language. Preferred languages include Golang and Python.
• Possess expert knowledge and a deep understanding of Linux operating systems, demonstrating the ability to effectively manage and optimise system configurations, security, and performance.
• A solid grasp of networking fundamentals is crucial, encompassing a comprehensive understanding of protocols like TCP, as well as expertise in working with firewalls and load-balancing technologies. The candidate should be capable of implementing and troubleshooting networking solutions to ensure reliable and efficient communication between different components of the platform.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms, notably Kubernetes. The candidate should be adept at deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including Ansible and Terraform, is desirable. The candidate should be skilled in writing infrastructure code to provision and manage cloud (AWS) and on-premise resources (VMWare), enabling reproducible and scalable infrastructure deployments.
• University-level degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of experience in roles such as Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Software Engineer, or Operations & Support Engineer.
• Excellent oral and written communication & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of the English language
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues related to platform infrastructure and software deployments. Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques
• Passion for continuous learning and keeping up with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the platform engineering space
• Effective collaboration skills to work with engineering and operations teams.
• Ability to manage priorities, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results within given timelines
• Organise and prioritise work effectively, able to adjust in a changing environment
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a positive/professional manner

It would be highly advantageous if you had:

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or TravisCI. This includes setting up and configuring automated build, test, and deployment pipelines

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban

Benefits

Unlock the Benefits-Discover What's in for you:

• Be part of  a dynamic team with  enthusiastic experts that will support your talent and growth

• Embark on a journey within a diverse environment full of opportunities and challenges

• Comprehensive onboarding experience designed to facilitate your smooth transition

• Attractive salary and a bonus plan

• Health and life insurance for you and your family

• Well-being allowance

• Monthly lunch allowance

• Developmental 360° feedback framework

• Unlimited Training options and tools

• Extensive leave plan

• Employee Assistance Program with specialised Counsellors / Licensed Psychologists

• Enjoyable and stable working environment

• Flexible working arrangements (fully remote/hybrid)

• Modern workspace environment

• Apple equipment and top-notch office technology to support our hybrid working 

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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