Lead Dev Ops

1 Minute ago • 6 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Keywords Studios, established in Dublin in 1998, is a global company with 70+ studios and 12,000 employees across 5 continents. They provide outsourced game art, engineering, testing, audio, and localization services for various gaming platforms. As a Lead Dev Ops, you will be responsible for client toolchain integration, pipeline optimization, infrastructure setup, cross-project scalability, automation, tool evaluation, application performance management, documentation, collaboration, and ensuring project success.
Must have:
  • Rapidly configure, troubleshoot, and optimize client-specific game engines and tools.
  • Design and implement efficient, automated asset and content pipelines.
  • Set up and maintain internal systems (build servers, version control).
  • Build standardized yet flexible DevOps processes.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party plugins, middleware, and asset tools.
  • Monitor and analyze applications performance.
  • Create clear internal documentation and onboarding guides.
  • Act as a bridge between internal teams and external client technical teams.
  • Work closely with Project Delivery Leadership teams for issue resolution.
Perks:
  • Cab Facility within Hiring Zones
  • Medical Insurance, Term Insurance and Accidental Insurance
  • Lunch / Dinner provided at subsidized rates

Job Details

Description

Company Introduction:

Keywords Studios, established in Dublin in 1998, now has 70+ studios across Europe, North and South America and Asia with 12,000 employee strength located across 5 continents and 23 countries. The company provides a complete outsourced game art, engineering, testing, audio and localization service for all Console, PC, Handheld and Mobile content, to many of the biggest names in games and interactive entertainment, working on thousands of titles including many of the best-selling titles of the past few years.

Keywords Studios is comprised of many individual brands, all with something unique to offer our clients. The studios are integrated into the Group by Service Line and use the operating systems and tools deployed by those services lines to ensure people and projects can operate across studios and across geographies.

For more info please refer to https://www.keywordsstudios.com/

Job Summary

As a Lead Dev Ops, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

  • Client Toolchain Integration: Rapidly configure, troubleshoot, and optimize client-specific game engines and tools for use by internal project teams.
  • Pipeline Optimization: Design and implement efficient, automated asset and content pipelines across varied toolsets (Unity, Unreal, proprietary engines, DCC tools).
  • Infrastructure Setup and Maintenance: Set up and maintain internal systems (build servers, version control, etc.) needed for cross-functional production teams to operate efficiently.
  • Cross-Project Scalability: Build standardized yet flexible DevOps processes that can be adapted to support different clients and project types.
  • Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and increase team productivity.
  • Tool Evaluation and Integration: Work closely with technical artists, producers, and leads to evaluate and integrate third-party plugins, middleware, and asset tools into the pipeline.
  • Applications Performance Management: Monitoring and analysing applications performance and tweaking to achieve expected or improved performance.
  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create clear internal documentation and onboarding guides; lead training sessions to upskill internal teams on new toolchains or pipeline updates.
  • Collaboration & Support: Act as a bridge between internal teams and external client technical teams to ensure compatibility, performance, and ease of use of production tools. Mentor and train other project teams throughout the company and seek to continually improve processes companywide.
  • Project Success: Work closely with Project Delivery Leadership teams to ensure speedy resolution of issues related to project set-up, engine and tools as well as production pipeline to contribute to project success.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in a DevOps, Build Engineering, or Pipeline Tools role, ideally within a game development or digital content creation environment
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) and experience automating pipelines for DCC tools and engines
  • Proficiency with version control systems such as Perforce and Git. Knowledge of Perforce Automation
  • Familiarity with game engines like Unity, Unreal Engine, and client-specific proprietary engines
  • Experience supporting DCC applications such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Photoshop, etc.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple toolchains and environments concurrently
  • Experience working with remote teams and clients across time zones
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a service-oriented approach
  • A degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Role Information: IN

  • Location: Asia Pacific
  • Studio: Location: Keywords India
  • Area of Work: Game Development
  • Service: Globalize
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: In-Office

Benefits

  • Cab Facility within Hiring Zones
  • Medical Insurance, Term Insurance and Accidental Insurance
  • Lunch / Dinner provided at subsidized rates

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About The Company

Keywords Studiosare the leading provider of creative and technical services to the global video game industry. We are trusted and relied upon by 23 of 25 top video game companies to collaborate with them throughout the concept, development, and live operations of the most popular AAA franchises in the world. Great games are the product of great teams, and exceptional individuals are essential to their success. Are you ready to be part of something truly remarkable and unlock your full potential?Join Our Team!We are seeking talented individuals of all experience levels to become part of our team and help us entertain the world!

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