Lead/Senior Devops Engineer

Location: India

Company: LightFury

About LightFury: LightFury is poised to become India’s premier AAA game development company. We’re driven by a passion for gaming and innovation, aiming to set new benchmarks in the industry. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are expanding our team and looking for exceptional talent eager to develop and lead in groundbreaking ways.

The Role: LightFury Games is seeking an experienced Lead/Senior DevOps Engineer to support the development of our AAA games. As a key player in our team, you will design and maintain the infrastructure that powers our high-performance gaming platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, testers, and IT teams to streamline deployment processes, ensure smooth operations, and maintain high availability across all environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and efficient CI/CD pipelines tailored for AAA game development.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to automate and optimize workflows.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-premises servers to ensure high availability and low downtime for game services.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to maintain system health and performance.
• Continuously optimize build processes, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure for speed and reliability.
• Secure and manage development, testing, and production environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, particularly those affecting game development pipelines.
• Mentor and lead a team of junior DevOps engineers, fostering growth and skill development.
• Stay abreast of the latest DevOps tools and technologies, integrating best practices into game development infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, with experience in the gaming industry preferred.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python, Bash, or similar.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of network architecture, load balancing, and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior team members.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience working in AAA game development or similar tech-driven environments.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity build pipelines.
• Understanding of multiplayer server architecture and backend services for games.

Why Join Us? At LightFury, you’ll contribute to pioneering projects surrounded by colleagues who are as passionate about gaming as they are about making a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity. We believe in nurturing talent from all backgrounds, offering a space where everyone can contribute to our collective success.

Apply Now Are you ready to join our team of talented programmers and help create stunning games for our AAA titles? If you’re motivated to be part of our journey and excited about making a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining the landscape of AAA gaming from India.