Junior DevOps Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Junior DevOps Engineer (Gamedev): Supporting infrastructure and platform components for a large-scale cross-platform MMO with an accent on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipeline maintenance, and system observability. Focus on automating recurring tasks, troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, and collaborating on a high-availability game backend.

Location: Hybrid role based in Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a successful, international game development studio based in Berlin, known for the hit cross-platform title Albion Online.

What you will do

• Manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines and platform components.
• Configure monitoring, logging, dashboards, and alerting systems.
• Assist development teams with Kubernetes and service integration.
• Participate in on-call rotations and perform end-to-end troubleshooting.
• Automate recurring tasks and contribute to technical documentation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a DevOps or Platform Engineering role.
• Proficiency with Linux systems administration and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure and application layers.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Preference for automation-first workflows over manual configurations.

Nice to have

• Experience with monitoring tools like Datadog or the ELK stack.
• Scripting proficiency in Bash and Python.
• Knowledge of Jenkins, GitLab, or Proxmox.
• Familiarity with Windows administration and PowerShell.
• Competence in the German language.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility between office and remote work.
• Company-sponsored professional training and language courses.
• BVG corporate ticket for local public transport.
• Urban Sports Club membership discount.
• Up to 30 days of annual vacation based on service length.
• Modern office in Prenzlauer Berg with free snacks and drinks.