
DevOps Engineer at Thrill Labs (Europe)
Thrill Labs· Europe·
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Job description
About the company
At Thrill Labs, we're not just building a gaming company; we're creating a global sensation. We are the innovative force behind Thrill.com, a groundbreaking crypto gaming venture set to launch soon! Our mission? To build the world’s most epic gaming brand and craft magical experiences for millions of users. Backed by a world-class team, we’re here to redefine the future of gaming.
About the role
We’re a fast-growing tech startup looking for an experienced Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer. You will own our AWS cloud environment, designing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient infrastructure, managing and improving our Kubernetes clusters, networking, observability, and autoscaling.
We are already operating at scale, processing 10M+ transactions per day, so experience with managing high-scalability projects is required. You will operate using Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management best practices, and collaborate closely with backend/frontend teams to shape the architecture and the developer experience.
If you enjoy ownership, modern stacks, and solving complex problems, we’d love to hear from you.
Core responsibilities
- Build and maintain production infrastructure in AWS.
- Manage Linux servers.
- Operate Kubernetes clusters.
- Administer and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
- Operate monitoring & observability.
- Be part of the on-call rotation for the infrastructure components.
- Ownership of the CI/CD process.
- Work on improving infrastructure and application security.
- Manage CloudFlare, WAF, and DDoS protection solutions to improve our stance in this area.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of Infra/DevOps experience (minimum 5 years).
- Hands‑on AWS, Kubernetes, Postgres, Linux.
- Strong networking + monitoring/observability experience.
- Python skills and Pulumi knowledge are a plus.
- Understanding or interest in infrastructure & application security and threat mitigation.
- English B2.
Why work at Thrill Labs
- Mission-Driven: The company offers the chance to work on a "greenfield" project, building a global gaming brand from the ground up with a team of "innovators, makers, and risk-takers." linkedin.com
- Remote-First Culture: Most roles are listed as remote, with employees distributed across 26 locations worldwide. The company provides flexibility in where you work. builtin.com
- Fast-Paced Environment: Described as moving fast, thinking big, and having a flat, high-impact culture.
- Engineering Excellence: The engineering team is a core part of the business, with a focus on using modern technologies (Java, Kafka, AWS, Snowflake) and building large-scale systems. builtin.com
- Competitive Compensation: While specific salaries are not disclosed, industry standards suggest competitive packages for senior engineering roles (often ranging from $100k-$150k+). scoutify.com