Lead of Infrastructure

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We are seeking a high-impact technical leader who can combine strategic direction with hands-on expertise from cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices to CI/CD automation and backend performance optimization.
We are an international, energetic team always pushing for excellence and we are now looking for a Lead of Infrastructure (Mobile & Cloud Platforms) to guide and evolve our technology foundations.
Tasks
What You’ll Do
A) Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture
- Define and execute a comprehensive infrastructure strategy that supports our growing portfolio of digital and mobile products.
- Design a multi-year roadmap for cloud platforms (primarily Google Cloud Platform, with support for AWS) that ensures scalability, reliability, and security.
- Architect modern, multi-cloud solutions leveraging Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud SQL, VPC, and advanced networking, aligning with business goals and engineering best practices.

B) Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
- Architect, implement, and maintain robust cloud environments supporting millions of mobile users.
- Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, enabling automated, auditable, and version-controlled deployments.
- Lead initiatives for infrastructure modernization, migration, and cost optimization, ensuring seamless interoperability between GCP and AWS.

C) Application Reliability & Performance
- Implement resilient infrastructure patterns for spiky traffic, low-latency processing, and real-time updates.
- Ensure smooth mobile experiences by optimizing load balancing, caching, and auto-scaling strategies to support large-scale, dynamic workloads.

D) CI/CD & Deployment Excellence
- Ensure secure and efficient release management for Google Play Store and Apple App Store, maintaining compliance and reliability.
- Collaborate with development teams to streamline delivery cycles, increase release frequency, and reduce time to market.

E) Containerization & Orchestration
- Lead our containerization and Kubernetes (GKE) strategy, managing clusters for scalability, monitoring, and fault tolerance.
- Oversee container image design, deployment workflows, and microservices orchestration, ensuring optimal performance and maintainability across all environments.

F) Monitoring, Observability & Reliability
- Establish best practices for observability, logging, and monitoring using tools like Datadog, Grafana, or Google Cloud Operations Suite.
- Implement proactive alerting, incident response protocols, and root-cause analysis processes.
- Drive a culture of reliability engineering, ensuring high availability and mínimal downtime across all systems.

G) Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Infrastructure and DevOps team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and product teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Establish clear operational metrics (SLA, SLO, and KPIs) and champion continuous improvement across the organization.

**Requirements**:
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Operations, or DevOps, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) — strong command of GKE, Compute Engine, IAM, Cloud SQL/Spanner, and networking services.
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and multi-cloud integrations.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and modern CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Cloud Build, Jenkins, or Fastlane).
- Deep understanding of containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes orchestration, especially in GKE environments.
- Strong database administration knowledge (SQL and NoSQL) with a focus on reliability, performance, and security in cloud environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills — able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory for global collaboration.

**Bonus Points**:

- Certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer.
- Experience implementing observability practices, FinOps strategies, or advanced GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run).
- Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go for automation.

**Benefits**:
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Global impact: Join NEWRY’s leadership team and influence the technology powering our international digital ecosystem.
- Strategic autonomy: Own decisions that shape how millions of users interact with our products every day.
- Cutting-edge technology: Work with a modern multi-cloud infrastructure using the latest GCP and DevOps tools.
- Team culture: Collaborate with passionate engineers in an innovative, data-driven, and forward-thinking environment.
- Hybrid work setup: Combine flexibility and in-office collaboration.
- Schedule: Full-time (Mon-Thu 9:00-18:30 w