Lead DevOps Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join our team in Bulgaria, focusing on network reliability, automation, and security. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you’ll build and evolve the infrastructure and network systems that power our high-performance digital experiences. You’ll work across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, with a strong focus on network reliability, automation, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design and support network infrastructure across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Build and improve continuous integration and continuous delivery processes.
• Automate infrastructure and network operations using infrastructure as code.
• Manage routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Monitor and improve system and network performance, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and production issues.
• Strengthen DevOps, networking, and automation practices across engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of DevOps, infrastructure, or network engineering experience.
• Cloud networking experience across AWS, GCP, and hybrid data center connectivity.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Strong experience with routing, switching, VPNs, BGP, and firewalls, including hands-on experience with FortiGate, Aruba, and hybrid network environments.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code, Git-based workflows (GitOps), and advanced scripting in Python and Bash.
• Proven ability to architect, build, and scale complex network infrastructure.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana Stack.
• A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading change and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills, with familiarity using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude, Codex, or Gemini.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical plans, dental, and vision
• Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more
• 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• 25 vacation days per year
• 200 BGN food vouchers per month
• 50% coverage of your monthly sports card in a wide network of sports facilities in Bulgaria
• Financial planning assistance with programs like Origin Financial
• Commuter benefits to help you save money on your daily commute

About the Company

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.