Lead of Infrastructure (Mobile & Cloud Platforms)

This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the architecture and reliability of our multi-cloud ecosystem, supporting mobile applications (iOS and Android) and backend systems that reach millions of users. You will define the vision for infrastructure excellence, lead strategic initiatives for modernization and automation, and ensure operational resilience across all environments.

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., * 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., * Oversee the performance, reliability, and scalability of backend systems powering iOS and Android applications.
• 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

• Own and evolve our CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications and backend services, automating build, testing, and deployment processes.
• 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 minimal 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.

• 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.
• Experience managing backend infrastructure for mobile applications (iOS & Android), including deployment processes and compliance with app store guidelines.
• 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.

• 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 with 1h break; Fri 9:00-15:00). Summer schedule: 8:00-15:00. Office perks: Free coffee & tea to keep your energy and ideas flowing.

Newry is a global mobile media & entertainment company in hyper-growth ?. We operate a portfolio of 400+ apps and 350+ mobile services, reaching a worldwide audience of 100M+ monthly active users across 60+ countries. Our footprint includes more than 520 million downloads and 5 million active subscribers, combining 175+ owned apps/IP with strong third-party partnerships. Every month we power over 300 million transactions, driven by a team of 200+ employees and supported by 200+ partners. Our focus is to strengthen engagement and loyalty while setting new benchmarks of digital product excellence at global scale.