DevOps Lead

We are seeking an innovative DevOps Tech Lead to partner with technical and product teams across business units, understand the unique and common aspects of each, and design, facilitate, and build tooling to accelerate organizational velocity. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with tech teams and stakeholders throughout Aristocrat to develop DevOps practices and solutions as we transform and advance the design, development, and build of social and casino games. The successful candidate will be hands-on and also manage a small team of engineers and participate in the building of solutions personally while overseeing design and execution.

What You'll Do

• Help build and manage a DevOps and CI/CD team and be part of a high-performance, responsive team of DevOps Engineers.
• Liaise with development teams across technology teams to elevate existent best practices and collaborate to build new solutions that address identified opportunities.
• Liaise with the leadership team and work to bring modernization to the DevOps space while following enterprise guidelines
• Play a critical role in building best practices-based DevOps culture at Aristocrat.
• Build, operate, and plans DevOps solutions and tooling accelerating Aristocrat's goals for land-based gaming, online real money gaming, and social gaming.
• Lead, coach, and manage a small team of DevOps engineers while continuing to contribute functionally
• Write performance reviews and grow the talent of direct reports
• Promote a positive culture within Technology with behavior that reflects Aristocrat's Values.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience delivering DevOps functionality both on premise and Cloud.
• 2+ years in a management role
• 2+ years experience with Casino Management Systems and Casino Operations is desirable.
• 3+ years of experience with SOA, security by design, and/or data architecture practices.
• 3+ years of experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS.)
• 3+ years of experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Cloudformation/CDK, Ansible.)
• 3+ years of experience with cloud-based infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Microsoft Azure.)
• 3+ years of experience with Source Code Management systems (GitHub/git, SVN, TFS, Azure DevOps).
• Expert knowledge of building CD/CI tooling and pipelines.
• Proficiency with dev, build, and deploy patterns for .NET, Python, Java, PowerShell, NodeJS.
• Experience in the use of Application Release Automation tools is highly desired.
• Knowledge of traditional workflow methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban.
• Comprehensive understanding of application infrastructure, system architecture, and operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Self-directed with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines is highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytics skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to lead and coach while staying technical and contributing functionally is critical for this role
• Ability to bridge relationships across management organizations to learn and execute best practices is a must

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations Up to 25%

Pay Range $150,193 - $278,930 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.