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Lead Infrastructure Engineer in Madrid

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Gaming Innovation Group

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Benefits: Private health insurance

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Skills

Gaming Innovation Group is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Madrid.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Operational Leadership & Governance: Proven experience leading infrastructure or operations teams, with a track record of establishing key operational metrics (e.g., MTTR/MTTD, uptime SLAs, cloud spend optimization, and incident response frameworks).
Project & Workflow Management: Exceptional organizational, resource-allocation, and project management skills to lead complex technical initiatives from inception to delivery.
Hybrid Infrastructure & Automation: Deep knowledge of on-premises hardware (physical servers, SAN/NAS storage, enterprise networking) combined with expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.
Cloud & OS Mastery: Hands-on experience architecting and administering multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) across both Linux and Windows operating systems.

Nice to have

Kubernetes & Cloud: CKA, CKAD, CKS, or AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect.
Linux, Systems & Virtualization: RHCSA/RHCE, LPIC, VMware VCP-DCV, or legacy MCSA/MCSE.
Networking & IT Management: CCNA/CCNP or ITIL Foundation/Practitioner.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Great career development opportunities
Hybrid working model
International Health Insurance
Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)
Birthday Day Off
Me Time - 1 day off per year

The role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to assume the role of Infrastructure Team Lead within the Shared Technology Services department. As an Infrastructure Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our IT infrastructure, encompassing both cloud-based and on-premises solutions, with a specific focus on Kubernetes environments. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership qualities, technical expertise, and the ability to drive the team towards operational excellence.

What you'll do

Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and resource the infrastructure team to foster a high-performance culture and hit project targets.
Architecture & Planning: Design scalable hybrid roadmaps and Kubernetes-centric system architectures aligned with business goals.
Automation & CI/CD: Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD automation using Ansible and Terraform to streamline deployments.
Operations & Reliability: Maintain performance, monitoring, and uptime across physical servers, networks, storage, and Kubernetes clusters; manage incident response and off-hours maintenance.
Security & Compliance: Partner with InfoSec to enforce security controls, run risk assessments, and maintain audit readiness.
Vendor Management: Evaluate third-party tools and manage technology partner relationships to ensure strict SLA compliance.

About Gaming Innovation Group

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is a Malta-based iGaming technology company that provides a comprehensive platform, sportsbook, and media services to online gambling operators. With a global footprint and a workforce of over 1,000 employees, GiG powers some of the industry's leading brands, offering a full suite of products from player account management to data-driven marketing solutions. The company is known for its innovative approach and commitment to responsible gaming.

GiG has a significant presence in Spain, with a tech hub in Valencia that focuses on engineering and data roles. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, making it an attractive destination for international tech professionals. With a diverse, multicultural team and a strong focus on personal development, GiG offers relocation support and a dynamic environment for those looking to advance their careers in the iGaming sector.

Industry: iGaming
Founded: 2012
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: St. Julian's, Malta
In Spain: Valencia

Good to know if you are moving

GiG has a tech hub in Valencia, Spain, focusing on engineering and data roles.
The company offers relocation support for international hires.
GiG is a leading iGaming technology provider, working with major operators worldwide.
The work environment is multicultural, with employees from over 30 nationalities.
GiG emphasizes professional development and offers clear career progression paths.

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