CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT & DEVOPS CHAMPION

About Darwin Gaming

Darwin Gaming is a disruptive force in the iGaming industry, known for pioneering innovative gaming experiences through our vertically integrated technology stack. Founded in 2019 and based in Porto, we've built a reputation for technical excellence and design innovation, becoming the first to launch multiple game categories that have since become industry standards.

We're not just another game studio - we're a boutique operation creating premium, customized experiences for strategic partners worldwide. With 100% in-house technology (RGS, RNG, Game Engine, infrastructure), we control quality, development timelines, and can rapidly adapt to partner needs.

Our portfolio spans Table Games, Crash Games, Instant Games, Video Bingo, and Slots - with over 180 titles developed by our lean, high-performing team of 30 experts.

Your mission 🚀

As our Cloud Infrastructure Architect & DevOps Champion, you'll be instrumental in evolving our state-of-the-art Kubernetes environment that powers games played by thousands daily across multiple regulated markets. You will:

• Architect and optimize our cloud infrastructure to support our rapid development cycles
• Design and implement monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery solutions that ensure 99.99% uptime
• Collaborate closely with our game engine, backend, and frontend teams to ensure seamless integration
• Lead security and compliance initiatives across our infrastructure
• Drive automation that enables our small team to deploy multiple high-quality games monthly
• Contribute to technical decisions that shape our infrastructure roadmap

What we need from you 💪

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Cloud Architecture, or System Reliability
• Strong experience with Kubernetes orchestration and microservices architectures
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Docker and GitLab
• Expertise with monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Loki, Grafana, Datadog)
• Knowledge of operating systems and networking fundamentals
• Comfort working with Jira
• Fluency in Portuguese and strong verbal/written communication in English
• Based in Portugal, preferably in the Porto area

Why Darwin stands out 🎮

• Join a team creating games that are setting industry standards
• Work with a fully vertical technology stack where you can make meaningful impact
• Experience our "boutique studio" approach where quality trumps quantity
• Be part of a lean, high-performing team rather than a cog in a corporate machine
• Office located in Porto with a team that values in-person collaboration
• Comprehensive health insurance

Our values define us

• KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) - We value elegant, efficient solutions over complexity
• EXCELLENCE - Mediocrity has no place here; we push boundaries in everything we do
• GIVEBACK - We balance what Darwin offers with what you contribute
• COURAGEOUS - We think differently, challenge norms, and see failure as innovation's stepping stone
• PROUD - We take pride in our achievements, from innovative games to our vibrant culture
• EVOLUTION - We're committed to continuous growth and adaptation

At Darwin, we're proud of the work we do, not just the comfort we have. We're looking for team members who share this mindset, who want to create something exceptional rather than just fill a role.

Be courageous. Join our evolution. Evolve the game with us!