DevOps Engineer - China
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at thatgamecompany. Shanghai · full-time.
Pay not stated DevOps Engineer salary
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What you'll do
- Build and run secure, dependable cloud infrastructure that can scale across regions
- Use infrastructure and configuration code to manage environments and accelerate server rollout during player peaks
- Set up monitoring, logs and alerts for game services, then build CI/CD pipelines for their development and releases
- Keep local development setups working and help teams iterate quickly; create shared engineering tools and services
What you bring
- At least three years in DevOps for live-service games or a related product
- Strong experience with a cloud provider and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or an equivalent
- You can deploy container-based applications and build CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on experience in both areas
- You can write backend code in a listed language and communicate technical topics in written English
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level DevOps engineer who enjoys games and wants to improve services with experimentation. The job is onsite in Shanghai. You’ll work on infrastructure, delivery systems and tools that support engineering teams.
From the employer
DevOps Engineer - China
On any given day at thatgamecompany, you might:
Design, implement and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure globally
Design and implement infrastructure as code and configuration as code
Optimize server deployment strategies for rapid scaling during peak player loads
Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for game service
Implement CI/CD pipelines specifically tailored for game service developments and
deploymentsSupport development teams by developing and maintaining local development environments and rapid iteration cycles
Design and implement internal services and tools serving engineers company-wide for quality and efficiency
We expect you to:
Have deep passion for video games; be a gamer and think on behalf of players.
Embrace experimentation and innovation to solve complex problems.
Enjoy working with fast-moving and rapidly-growing teams.
Required Skills
3 or more years of experience in DevOps for live service games or related products.
Strong background in at least one cloud provider (AWS, GCP, AliCloud etc.)
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (Terraform/OpenTofu, or similar)
Proficiency in container-based application development and deployment (Docker,
Kubernetes, Helm).Solid Knowledge of observability solutions such as Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and related toolchains
Proficiency in at least one of backend development languages such as Python, Golang,
C/C++, Jenkins Groovy etc. Familiar with one of web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP etc.Proficiency in GitOps patterns and tooling such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, Terragrunt, etc.
Experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Tekton,
GitHub Actions).Strong understanding of source control systems (Git, Perforce).
Solid knowledge of network technologies such as TCP/UDP, CDN, mTLS, load balancer,
Global Accelerator etc.Knowledge of database technologies (Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for high-throughput
applicationsFluency in writing REST APIs and applying software patterns like TDD.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software release management practices.
Capable of understanding English documentation.Fluent in written English for technical communications in chat tools. Be able to speak English for daily life.
Preferred Skills
Any of the following would be highly preferred, but we prioritize candidates eager to innovate and grow:
Advanced Kubernetes skills (application development and platform management).
Experience implementing service mesh systems (Istio)
Experience implementing internal development platforms (serving for developer, QA, release manager etc.)
Knowledge of SRE practices and their application in game development.
Fluent spoken English for cross-team and player-facing communication
We look forward to meeting you
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