Senior DevOps Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior DevOps Programmer (AWS/Kubernetes): Designing and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure for a live online game co-developed with external partners with an accent on CI/CD automation, container orchestration, and system reliability. Focus on optimizing resource utilization, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring high availability for PC and console platforms.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, QC

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent game studio based in Montreal, crafting high-profile experiences for PC, console, and mobile, including signature IPs like Dead by Daylight.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure on AWS to ensure high availability and system performance.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing, delivery, and release of code to production.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring clusters are secure and scalable.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize resource utilization and enhance production reliability.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to address critical infrastructure issues and minimize downtime.
• Apply industry best practices for security, performance monitoring, and efficient resource management.

Requirements

• Minimum 9 years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure roles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working specifically with cloud platforms.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS and microservices architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Kubernetes for container orchestration and cluster management.
• Proficiency in automating infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with observability tools such as Datadog or Prometheus.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a live online game with global reach across PC and consoles.
• Collaborative and passionate environment within a large independent studio of over 1200 employees.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, celebrating various backgrounds and perspectives.
• Work within a dynamic studio environment that partners with industry giants like Disney, Sony, and Nintendo.