Operations Engineer (Intern)

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience. 

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com 
  
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices. 

Ready to level up your career?   

Playtech’s IMS unit is looking for an Operations Engineer Intern who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking, and has excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 

NB! The application period is open until the 16th of March. 

Your influential mission. You will..   

• Keep the lights on for critical parts of Playtech’s software and cloud solutions.
• Create automation tooling to carry out configuration and product changes in production systems.
• Constantly re-think and improve our current processes.
• Investigate and analyse problems in production environments using application logs, source code, development tools, and documentation.
• Take an active role in knowledge sharing and ensure effective information flow between all relevant parties.

Components for success. You…  

• Are familiar with Linux environments and command-line tools/Bash scripting.
• Have any experience with cloud platforms and tools such as AWS, Kubernetes, and K9s.
• Are comfortable with Java, Python and SQL (Oracle, MySQL).
• Adapt quickly in constantly changing circumstances and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Balance strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken.
• Bring positive energy and open communication style to the team.
• Possess a strong sense of ownership and an inner drive to continuously improve.

Thrive in a culture that values...   

• Empowerment, support, and mentoring  
• Constant learning and development opportunities  
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being in an international environment  
• Fun company events 

What makes this internship great...  

• A paid internship with a monthly compensation of 1,000 EUR gross.  
• Empowerment, support, and mentoring.  
• Initiative-taking, positive and confident approach at the workplace.  
• Global scope and inclusive working environment.  
• Constant learning and development opportunities through handson projects.  
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being.  
• Fun and engaging company events.  

HOW TO APPLY?  In addition to sending us your CV, please also add a short essay (with a length of approximately 250 words) on the topic of “Why would I be a great Operations Engineer?” in English. You can write it in the comment section at the end of the application page (under "Message to the hiring team").   

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) TEAM
The award-winning IMS is the industry's most compelling player management system and the power behind Playtech's entire product portfolio, providing the tools needed to run and manage every aspect of our online gaming operations.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.