Overflow Labs

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DevOps Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Lisbon, PT
  • Remote

Posted on April 17, 2024

Location: Fully Remote (European Time Zone)

About Us:

At Overflow Labs, we're a small but passionate team dedicated to crafting unforgettable multiplayer gaming experiences. Powered by Unreal Engine technology, we're not just creating games; we're pioneering new ways for players to connect and engage. Our size is our strength, allowing for flexibility, creativity, and a close-knit culture where everyone's voice matters. We're currently seeking a DevOps Engineer who is passionate about supporting infrastructure that scales with our ambitions, ensuring seamless game delivery and performance.

Role Overview:

As a DevOps Engineer at Overflow Labs, you will play a pivotal role in our game's lifecycle, focusing on the automation, deployment, and operation of our infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with both the development and QA to create a robust, scalable environment that supports our game's growth. Your efforts will ensure our systems are reliable, our deployments smooth, and our player experience is of the highest quality. This role is for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to implement systems that enhance our operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize the continuous integration and deployment processes to maximize efficiency and reliability.

  • Manage and monitor cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for our games and services.

  • Work closely with the development team to integrate DevOps practices into their workflows, improving code quality and deployment speed.

  • Implement and maintain system and application level monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to identify and resolve issues proactively.

  • Lead the charge on infrastructure security, from strategy to implementation, safeguarding our games and player data.

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, continuously seeking ways to improve our operations and reduce costs.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Solid experience in DevOps, with a proven track record of managing cloud infrastructure, preferably within the gaming industry or similar high-demand environments.

  • Proficiency in automation tools, cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

  • Strong problem-solving skills, capable of critical thinking and efficiently resolving technical challenges.

  • Excellent communication abilities, comfortable working in a fully remote setup and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • A passion for gaming and technology, eager to contribute to a team's growth, and open to the potential of relocating to Portugal, with our support.

Why You Should Join Us:

  • Influence the success and scalability of groundbreaking multiplayer games in a role that blends challenge with creativity.

  • Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility of a fully remote position, with the opportunity for future relocation to Portugal.

  • Be part of a passionate and driven team, where your work has a direct impact on our games' quality and our company's growth.

  • Receive a competitive compensation package, including the possibility of company equity, in recognition of your contributions and commitment.