DevOps Engineer

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Niš, Nišavski Okrug, Centralna Srbija, SRB
Hybrid
Senior level
Gaming • Esports
The Role
Design, scale, and automate AWS cloud infrastructure with IaC (Terraform, Ansible), container orchestration (Docker on ECS/EKS), serverless (Lambda, Cloudflare Workers), and GitHub Actions CI/CD. Ensure networking, CDN, observability, and application support for Node.js, PHP/WordPress, and databases while improving platform reliability and developer workflows.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a motivated DevOps engineer looking to grow your skills in Platform Engineering, SRE, or DevOps, and help build and maintain a secure, high-performance cloud ecosystem? Better Collective is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our Platform team and support the design, automation, and day-to-day operation of our cloud infrastructure.

The role

As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll work alongside our Platform/DevOps team to build, scale, and automate infrastructure, and support our developer teams with reliable CI/CD. You’ll get hands-on exposure to the full infrastructure lifecycle, with guidance and mentorship from senior engineers as you grow. An appreciation for sports business logic is a plus for understanding backlog priorities, but our focus is on solid engineering fundamentals, across products like BolaVIP, Futbin, Action Network, SitesDeApostas, ScoresAndOdds, BettingExpert, HLTV, and RotoGrinders.

Job responsibilities
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Help manage, secure, and scale our cloud environment (currently AWS)

  • Infrastructure as Code: Provision and maintain infrastructure using Terraform; manage configuration with Chef/Ansible.

  • Containers: Deploy and support containerized applications using Docker on ECS/EKS (or equivalent orchestration).

  • Serverless & Edge: Work with serverless functions (e.g. AWS Lambda) and edge tooling (e.g. Cloudflare Workers).

  • CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain automated pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar.

  • Traffic & CDNs: Support content delivery, caching, and routing configuration (Cloudflare, CloudFront or similar).

  • Monitoring & Observability: Help maintain infrastructure health tracking and alerting (Checkmk, Prometheus, or Grafana).

  • Networking: Assist with firewall, VPC, and routing configuration.

  • App Support: Troubleshoot environment-level issues for Node.js, PHP, and WordPress applications, escalating complex cases as needed.

Technical stack
  • Cloud & Orchestration: AWS or equivalent cloud experience, Docker, ECS/EKS or similar (ArgoCD is a plus)

  • IaC & Automation: Terraform, Chef, Ansible (or similar config management tools)

  • Serverless: Lambda or equivalent, Cloudflare Workers

  • CDN & Networking: Cloudflare, CDN basics, networking fundamentals (VPC, firewalls)

  • CI/CD & Git: GitHub Actions or similar, Git, Gitflow

  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL; knowledge to DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch is a plus

  • Monitoring: Checkmk, Prometheus, or Grafana

  • Web Servers: Nginx or Apache configuration and management

  • Languages/Scripting: Bash, Python, or similar; familiarity with Node.js and/or PHP environments

Job requirements
  • Experience: 2-4 years in SRE, Platform Engineering, or DevOps, ideally with cloud infrastructure (AWS experience is a plus, not required).

  • IaC: Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or Ansible.

  • OS Admin: Solid working knowledge of Linux administration (Ubuntu/Debian).

  • Troubleshooting: Comfortable diagnosing issues in live Node.js and/or PHP/WordPress applications, or eager to build this skill.

  • Mindset: Organized, deadline-aware, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

  • AI: Curiosity about AI-assisted workflows and tools is a plus.

Benefits
  • Private health insurance

  • Sick leave 100% paid

  • Canteen with free meals and drinks

  • Flexible working hours

  • Additional vacation days after two years in the company

We also provide up-to date equipment, entertainment facilities in a modern office right in the city center and more.
Note: Flexible working hours and occasional work from home options in Better Collective help us achieve proper work-life balance. We strongly believe in the magic of teamwork, though, so we come to the office at least three days a week to keep the team spirits high.

Application deadline

We look forward to hearing from you and accept applications until 12th November.
Please submit your CV and cover letter in PDF; only applications submitted in English will be considered.

Expected start date: as soon as possible.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years in SRE, Platform Engineering, or DevOps managing complex AWS setups
  • Experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, CloudFront, VPC, Load Balancers)
  • Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Configuration management with Ansible
  • Containerization with Docker and orchestration on ECS or EKS
  • CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance using GitHub Actions
  • Experience with Cloudflare (Workers, CDN) and AWS CloudFront
  • Monitoring and observability using Checkmk, Prometheus, or Grafana
  • Expert Linux administration (Ubuntu and Debian)
  • Troubleshooting live Node.js and PHP/WordPress application issues
  • Database experience: MySQL (core), PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch
  • Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)
  • Practical understanding of AI concepts and workflows to support platform operations
  • ArgoCD experience

Better Collective Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Better Collective and has not been reviewed or approved by Better Collective.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage in the U.S., with private health insurance and psychological support noted in European offices. These provisions indicate solid core medical benefits across major regions.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching for U.S. roles and pension contributions referenced in remuneration materials. This breadth signals meaningful long-term financial support as part of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave is described as a standard element across locations. This emphasis reflects a family-friendly approach within the benefits package.

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The Company
HQ: Copenhagen
1,909 Employees

What We Do

Better Collective is a digital sports media group operating a House of Brands of digital sports media, sports betting media and esports & gaming communities. We are on a mission to excite sports fans through engaging content and foster passionate communities worldwide. Incorporated in Denmark in 2004, Better Collective remains under the direct management of its founders, Jesper and Christian. Since our inception, we have undergone substantial growth, driven by successful acquisitions to realize our vision of becoming the leading digital sports media group. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and dual listed on Nasdaq in Stockholm and Copenhagen, Better Collective operates globally and + 1,500 colleagues. At its core, Better Collective covers a vast range of sports that spans from the most popular leagues such as the Premier League and NFL to niche competitions. With our brands, fans can explore the exciting world of sports through various content formats such as exclusive videos, engaging podcasts, editorial sports news as well as expert insights and tips into the latest and upcoming sports events. Our wide range of content engages a sports audience of more than 450 million visits each month across our House of Brands - The digital home of sports fans. These brands include HLTV, FUTBIN, Action Network, Playmaker HQ, Bolavip, and AceOdds - just to name a few. We have a dream team of highly talented employees with a unique set of digital capabilities and a strong track record in attracting and driving sports fans to our brands. In combination with engaging content offerings, we are able to build and grow a strong and loyal audience across our brands.

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