DevOps Engineer (Windows)
Hello
we are Itekako
Itekako (itekako.com) is a software development company with more than 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500, SMEs and startups around the globe. So far, we successfully finished 200 (and counting!) high-end challenging projects across 11 industries. We’ve grown to a team of +150 skilled and experienced software engineers and technology experts who are focused on providing real business value to our clients. We often run in sprints (agile methodology), but essentially we are marathoners - the people we work with and the clients we work for have been with us for a long time.
Name of our company has two stories that reflect our nature. It is combination of two words in Serbian language IT (as information technology) & kako (how) which reflects thru curiosity in everything we do. It also means double confirmation that reflects our delivery culture.
Job description
DevOps Engineer (Windows)
As a DevOps Engineer (Windows), you will join our client’s team, one of Europe’s leading companies in the gaming industry. You will play a key role in optimizing, automating, and maintaining the client’s existing on-premise infrastructure with a focus on Windows environments. The position involves working extensively with Windows Server and Windows image management, including build, configuration, and deployment processes. Your expertise in PowerShell, image automation tools (such as Packer), and CI/CD platforms will help streamline workflows, improve system reliability, and support the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with the client’s DevOps and engineering teams to enhance current systems, introduce automation where possible, and ensure that Windows image pipelines are efficient, stable, and maintainable.
- Manage and optimize Windows Server environments and Windows image pipelines (build, configuration, deployment)
- Automate infrastructure processes using PowerShell and related scripting tools
- Work with build and deployment tools such as Packer, TeamCity, GitHub, and Gitea
- Contribute to improving the performance, scalability, and reliability of existing systems
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Windows-based deployments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and deliver automation and optimization opportunities
- Ensure system stability, perform troubleshooting, and provide ongoing maintenance of infrastructure components
- Document infrastructure configurations and operational procedures to support transparency and consistency
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps or system engineering roles focused on Windows environments
- Proven experience with Windows image management (build, configuration, deployment)
- Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
- Hands-on experience with Packer (Windows Deployment) or similar image-building tools
- Familiarity with TeamCity, GitHub, Gitea, or comparable CI/CD and version control systems
- Solid understanding of on-premise infrastructure operations
- Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and propose scalable solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English
- Experience with Grafana, OTEL, or ELK Stack for monitoring and observability
- Familiarity with KVM, Proxmox, or KubeVirt virtualization environments
- Understanding of DCIM tools, server management, networking, and on-prem services
- Background in gaming, high-performance systems, or large-scale infrastructure environments
- Competitive compensation package and benefits: flexible working hours, private medical insurance, Friday happy hour with snacks and sweets, game tournaments, offsite team buildings, access to L&D platforms and many more
- A flat in Europe for employees to use for remote work or vacation for 6 months in a year
- Prime city location: our office is situated in the heart of Belgrade, providing a stunning 360° viewpoint from Beograđanka