DevOps Senior Specialist

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (required)* Master's degree in Software Engineering or related field (preferred)Experience:* 3–5 years of experience in DevOps or related roles* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation* Experience managing multi-country environments (on cloud + on-premise)CORE TECHNICAL SKILLSProgramming Languages:* Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, JavaScript, or similar* Basic knowledge of Java and Spring/Spring Boot (preferred)Cloud & Infrastructure:* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (primarily OCI, Azure, AWS)* Strong understanding of Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration* Experience with Kafka (Strimzi) and Redis* Knowledge of Logging and Monitoring tools such as Fluent, OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar* Basic knowledge of Database management (Oracle, MongoDB – preferred)* Understanding of networking principles (preferred)DevOps & CI/CD:* Experience with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD, or similar* Familiarity with GitOps practices and Infrastructure as Code* Knowledge of Spotify Backstage (IDP - preferred)* Knowledge of SonarQube and Veracode (preferred)SOFT SKILLSEssential Competencies:* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies - creating tasks, sprint planning, and work distribution* Strong collaboration skills across development, architecture, and operations teams (K8s admins, network admins, DevSecOps)* Proven technical writing skills, able to produce and maintain clear documentationKey Attributes:* High level of ownership and accountability* Proactive problem-solving mindset* Ability to navigate uncertainty and make decisions with incomplete information* Strong communication skills in cross-cultural environments* Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and requirementsRESPONSIBILITIES* Provide guidance and best practices to development teams for designing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines, integrating DevSecOps tools and principles (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode).* Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient deployments.* Embed security automation within build and deployment workflows, including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks.* Manage and maintain security tooling, monitoring, and alerting across k8s clusters.* Contribute to infrastructure as code initiatives, ensuring configurations follow security and compliance standards.* Support incident response activities, including root cause analysis and mitigation.* Promote a DevSecOps culture by sharing best practices and mentoring teams on secure development workflows.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Strong background in DevSecOps principles and tooling* Experience in gaming, betting, or financial services industry* Proven experience with Kubernetes and Cloud platforms* Knowledge of security best practices and implementationLANGUAGES* English - Fluent (required)* Italian - Professional working proficiency (preferred)