DevOps Engineer at Mountaintop

We are Mountaintop, an independent, remote-first game studio dedicated to building challenging multiplayer experiences that bring players together. We are currently seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to help us build the infrastructure needed for efficient game patch generation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with our development team to define patching requirements and set project priorities.
• Oversee and maintain Jenkins pipelines to ensure our patch builds remain reliable and fast.
• Optimize Jenkins integrations and plugins to improve our overall patch generation workflow.
• Investigate and resolve issues within our build and deployment pipelines to keep development moving.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to minimize manual work in our patching processes.
• Track pipeline performance and resource usage, making necessary adjustments to boost efficiency.
• Act as a technical resource for the development team regarding patching tasks.
• Create clear documentation for our procedures, configurations, and best practices.

Must-haves

• A genuine passion for playing and creating high-quality games.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working with build systems.
• Strong technical background in Jenkins.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine build tools, including BuildGraph, Unreal Automation Tool, and Unreal Build Tool.
• Hands-on experience with Perforce.
• Prior experience working on live service games.
• A self-motivated mindset with excellent time management abilities.
• A willingness to take risks and learn from challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging stacks, including Grafana, Prometheus, and the ELK Stack.
• Scripting proficiency in Python or BASH for automation.
• A solid grasp of DevOps principles, such as Continuous Learning, Fast Feedback, and Flow.
• A degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.