Senior IT Cloud Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior IT Cloud Engineer to design and implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The role involves leading architecture for highly available systems, automating infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and driving performance engineering. The engineer will also manage cloud costs, mentor colleagues, and evaluate emerging technologies to evolve infrastructure for revolutionary, story-driven RPGs.

Must Have

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions
• Lead the architecture of highly available systems, incorporating fault tolerance and disaster recovery capabilities
• Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using advanced scripting and IaC techniques
• Optimize and enhance CI/CD pipelines for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance
• Lead performance engineering initiatives, conducting in-depth analysis and tuning of applications and systems
• Develop and implement strategies for cloud cost management and optimization
• Extensive experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex cloud environments in at least one of GCP, AWS
• Demonstrated experience in architecting and managing hybrid cloud environments, including private cloud infrastructure
• Expert-level scripting skills in one or more of the following: Python, Go, Bash
• Deep, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
• Mastery of Git and extensive experience in designing, optimizing, and managing complex CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or similar
• In-depth knowledge and experience with monitoring, logging, and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Demonstrated ability in performance engineering, analysis, and optimization of production systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English
• A strong Agile mindset and experience working in agile environments

Perks & Benefits

• Relocation package (flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings)
• Relocation assistance (legalization operations, finding residence, tax settlements)
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouses/partners
• Paid Leave (20 to 26 days of holiday, paid sick leave, paid maternity & paternity leave)
• Flexible working hours (start workday between 8:00 and 10:00 AM)
• Trainings, lectures and courses (internal workshops, external training, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing, online tutorials, e-learning)
• Access to cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers/codes to shops and cinemas
• Merch (gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances for swag)
• Welcome pack filled with goodies
• Private medical healthcare with dental care (accessible for partner and relatives)
• Health checks (tests and vaccinations at the studio, professional advice)
• Psychological care (free mental health support and well-being webinars)
• Multisport card (access to sporting and fitness facilities)
• Dog-friendly office
• Regular social events at the studio
• Healthy selections (organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, speciality coffee)
• Truly international working environment

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud (public and private) solutions.
• Lead the architecture of highly available systems, incorporating fault tolerance and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using advanced scripting and IaC techniques.
• Optimize and enhance CI/CD pipelines for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance, implementing advanced deployment strategies.
• Lead performance engineering initiatives, conducting in-depth analysis and tuning of applications and systems.
• Develop and implement strategies for cloud cost management and optimization.
• Provide mentorship, and guidance to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Evaluate and champion emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously evolve our infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex cloud environments in at least one of GCP, AWS.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting and managing hybrid cloud environments, including private cloud infrastructure.
• Expert-level scripting skills in one or more of the following: Python, Go, Bash.
• Deep, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker, including designing and optimizing clusters for production workloads.
• Mastery of Git and extensive experience in designing, optimizing, and managing complex CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or similar.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with monitoring, logging, and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Demonstrated ability in performance engineering, analysis, and optimization of production systems.
• Proven experience in leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior team members.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a demonstrable ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A strong Agile mindset and experience working in agile environments.

Additional Information

Working mode

• Hybrid from Warsaw office.

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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