DevOps Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a mid-level DevOps Software Engineer to design, maintain, and enhance the infrastructure fueling our game development processes. You will collaborate closely with developers, technical artists, and QA personnel to ensure our build systems remain fast, dependable, and efficient, enabling the team to concentrate on creating exceptional games.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage CI/CD pipelines for multi-platform game builds including PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
• Oversee and optimize build farms, automated systems, and continuous integration processes.
• Maintain version control systems such as Perforce and Git/Git LFS, implementing branching strategies and improving repository performance.
• Automate packaging, deployment, and distribution to platforms like Steam, console certification tools, app stores, and internal QA builds.
• Monitor build pipeline health, troubleshoot failures, and work to minimize build and iteration times.
• Support and enhance automated testing frameworks including smoke tests, regression suites, and crash report integrations.
• Manage both cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure supporting build servers, back-end services, and live operations tools.
• Develop and maintain internal scripts and tools using languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell to streamline workflows.
• Work with engineering leads to anticipate infrastructure needs for upcoming projects and platforms.
• Lead incident response related to pipeline or build disruptions, including root cause investigations and postmortem analyses.
• Document processes and provide user support and training to programming and technical teams.
• Coordinate with engine and technical teams to communicate necessary features and promote best practices.
• Integrate Unreal Engine capabilities into studio projects, offering technical solutions and troubleshooting help.
• Provide adaptable support during critical development milestones to ensure project deadlines are met.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2 to 3 years of practical experience in DevOps, build engineering, or infrastructure roles, preferably within game development.
• Proficiency with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C#, Bash, or similar.
• Experience in CI/CD tools including Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems at scale, especially Perforce and/or Git with Git LFS.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills involving programmers, artists, and producers.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a focus on automating repetitive processes.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and game engine build pipelines (Unity, Unreal, proprietary engines).
• Experience managing console submission and certification pipelines (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch).
• Understanding of live operations backend services and telemetry.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience scaling build infrastructure in live-service or multi-title studios.

Benefits and Work Culture

• Mentorship from experienced engine programmers.
• Exposure to AAA-scale game development and production codebases.
• Opportunities to contribute to final released titles.
• Networking within the gaming industry.
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work–life balance.
• Subsidized car parking and wellness initiatives including private health insurance and fitness subsidies.
• Employee referral bonuses and paid parental leaves.
• Childcare assistance and dedicated relaxation spaces with massage chairs.
• Additional paid leaves including birthday, holiday shutdown, volunteer, and women’s health leaves.
• Complimentary coffee, daily snacks, light breakfast, social events, gaming tournaments, and a rooftop terrace with river views.
• Exclusive company-branded merchandise.

Company Overview

Located in Brisbane, this studio is part of a global gaming brand, producing popular titles such as Zombie Anarchy and The Oregon Trail™. It is Queensland's largest video game studio with over 130 professionals across various disciplines, focusing on crafting immersive gaming experiences played worldwide. The company values collaboration, creativity, inclusivity, and employee well-being, demonstrated by certification as a Great Place to Work® for 2025–2026. It actively invests in staff development through mentorships, training, and industry events, fostering innovation within the game development industry.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

The company is committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone can contribute and grow.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume in English to begin their journey in this vibrant and creative team.