Head of Infrastructure - Monopoly GO!
Job Summary
Job Description
Scopely seeks a Head of Infrastructure for its Monopoly GO! game. This role involves architecting and maintaining a robust infrastructure supporting game development. Responsibilities include foundational capability building, operational excellence, fostering collaboration, ensuring security and resilience, and strategic partnerships across the Scopely team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading infrastructure in tech or gaming, experience with AWS, and exceptional leadership and communication skills. The position offers the opportunity to significantly impact a major game franchise and work within a dynamic, innovative environment. The role transcends conventional infrastructure management, emphasizing innovation and empowering development teams.
Must have:
- Lead infrastructure in tech/gaming
- AWS experience
- Operational excellence & security
- Exceptional leadership & communication
- Foster collaboration & innovation
5 skills required
Job Details
Description
Scopely is looking for a Head/Director of Infrastructure to join our Monopoly GO! Game team in one of our global studio hubs, or remotely.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
Monopoly GO! is our new casual game and a key franchise that has just become Scopely’s largest game, enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.
What You Will Do
The Head of Infrastructure at Scopely is a role that transcends the conventional. You will be instrumental in architecting a robust infrastructure that not only supports but also amplifies the creative and operational potential of our developers. Through strategic foresight and a commitment to excellence, you will ensure that our infrastructure acts as a catalyst for innovation, providing the tools and systems that enable our teams to bring their most ambitious ideas to life.
Responsibilities will include:
- Foundational Capability Building: Craft an infrastructure that serves as the bedrock for innovation, enabling the development team to explore, create, and iterate with agility and confidence
- Operational Excellence: Elevate operational practices to ensure seamless performance and reliability, setting new standards for what our teams can achieve
- Empowering Collaboration: Foster an environment where infrastructure insights and tools are openly shared, empowering developers to fully leverage our technology stack in their creative processes
- Security and Resilience as Enablers: View infrastructure security and disaster recovery not just as necessities but as enablers of creative freedom, providing the team with the confidence to push boundaries
- Strategic Partnerships: Work closely with all facets of the Scopely team, from art to engineering, ensuring that infrastructure development is deeply integrated with and responsive to the needs of the game and its creators
What We’re Looking For
- A track record of leading infrastructure in environments where technology and creativity intersect, particularly in the tech or gaming sectors
- Experience with AWS services, demonstrating how technology can be a force multiplier for team creativity and efficiency
- A history of operational success, including implementing security measures and disaster recovery plans that bolster rather than constrain development efforts
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a knack for inspiring teams and fostering a culture of shared success and innovation
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.
Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.
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