IGT is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across global channels and regulated segments through gaming machines, sports betting and digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
Position Overview
IGT is seeking a Release Engineer – DevOps (Deployment and Infrastructure focus) with strong expertise using Ansible to deploy and configure applications, as well as build and maintain cloud and on-premises infrastructure that supports monolithic and microservices-based applications. This role is critical in maintaining a reliable and scalable software delivery process that accelerates our engineering velocity. You'll work closely with engineering teams to ensure that deployments are fast, secure, and repeatable, while also contributing to the infrastructure and automation that power our development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, strong in infrastructure and deployment tools, and passionate about streamlining and optimizing developer workflows.
Key responsibilities include
- Design, implement, and maintain deployment pipelines across multiple technology stacks (.NET, Java, Node.js, C++) using tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and GitHub Actions.
- Design and automate provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to support infrastructure as code across environments (cloud and on-prem).
- Own and optimize deployment pipelines, integrating smoke tests across diverse environments.
- Create and manage release automation tooling to support development teams as well as final customer.
- Improve release automation workflows for both cloud-native and on-prem environments, integrating with tools like Ansible, Argo CD, Helm, and Docker.
- Automate configuration and provisioning of developer lab infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
- Contribute to internal documentation and training to improve platform adoption and self-service.
Ideal candidate profile
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles with a strong focus on product deployment automation.
- Deep experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Deep experience using Ansible to deploy applications to Windows and Linux systems.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, and optionally CloudFormation.
- Experience working with containerization and deployment systems (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Argo CD).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS, and tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure automation.
- Solid understanding of source control systems (Git), branching strategies, and PR workflows.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with a mindset focused on Release Management and reducing build-to-release friction.
Bonus points if you have
- Experience supporting cross-platform environments (Linux, Windows).
- Background in release management or experience coordinating production releases.
- Background in security practices, including secrets management and audit logging.
- Passion for internal developer platforms and improving engineering velocity through tooling.
What we offer:
Benefits for Serbia, our list of benefits will be different depending on country of prospective hiring:
- Very competitive salary
- Full-time, indefinite-period employment
- Flexible working hours
- Private health insurance for you and your family
- Sick leave up to 30 days is paid 100%
- Online educational programs
- Referral program
- Wellbeing bonus
- Spotlight bonus
- Hybrid model of working with well-connected office space in Business Centre Ušće
- Stable working environment with long term international projects (mentorship provided
Our Recruitment Process:
We aim to reply to all applicants. The interview process consists of several stages, each one allowing us to get to know you better, professionally and technically. It is also an opportunity for you to gain a better understanding of our culture and the work we do here.
The stages include:
- Resume review
- On-line Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner
- Technical interview for shortlisted candidates
- Manager Interview as final stage
Usually, the whole process lasts few weeks – we’ll keep you updated on each stage!
IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.
All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.
