lockwood

Cloud Engineer

As a Cloud Engineer at Lockwood Publishing, you'll design, deploy, and manage robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure.  You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance services, build automated pipelines (CI/CD), and ensure smooth backend operations. Responsibilities include provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud infrastructure (AWS – EC2, RDS, Kubernetes/ECS); building and improving CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, TeamCity); troubleshooting and optimizing cloud-hosted databases; automating infrastructure; and collaborating with development teams.  A strong understanding of Linux systems, networking, and software development processes is crucial.  The role requires proactive problem-solving and excellent communication skills.

<section aria-labelledby="job-description-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-description"><h2 id="job-description-title">Description</h2><div><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p><br>At Lockwood Publishing, we bring people together through <em>Avakin Life</em>, one of the world’s largest and most engaging metaverses. As pioneers in creating immersive 3D social experiences, we empower millions of players to play, share, and socialize. Our innovative and creative environment fosters collaboration, and we offer competitive benefits, including an employee share scheme.</p><p>We’re now looking for a talented and forward-thinking Cloud Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in scaling and optimizing the cloud infrastructure that powers our player experiences.</p><p></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p><br>As a Cloud Engineer at Lockwood Publishing, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance services, build automated pipelines, and ensure smooth operation of backend services. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and continuous improvement.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li><strong>Cloud Infrastructure:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Provision, monitor, maintain, and scale secure and highly available cloud infrastructure.</li> <li>Optimize cloud infrastructure performance and ensure systems are secure and resilient.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Continuous Integration &amp; Delivery:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Build and improve Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.</li> <li>Implement efficient deployment strategies to enhance release processes.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Database Administration:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize cloud-hosted databases.</li> <li>Ensure database performance and availability through proactive monitoring and tuning.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Automation &amp; Documentation:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations to drive efficiency.</li> <li>Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and services.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Collaboration &amp; Troubleshooting:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure infrastructure meets business and player needs.</li> <li>Diagnose and resolve complex network and system issues in a Linux environment.</li> </ul> </ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-requirements-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-requirements"><h2 id="job-requirements-title">Requirements</h2><div><p><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong></p><ul><ul> <li>Extensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, RDS, and container services like Kubernetes or AWS ECS.</li> <li>Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS SDK.</li> <li>Strong understanding of building CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and TeamCity.</li> </ul></ul><p><strong>Systems &amp; Network:</strong></p><ul><ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of Linux systems, TCP troubleshooting, and network routing.</li> <li>Strong troubleshooting skills to maintain and optimize cloud services.</li> </ul></ul><p><strong>Development &amp; Process Understanding:</strong></p><ul><ul> <li>Familiarity with software development processes and best practices.</li> <li>Strong understanding of how web applications and the internet function at scale.</li> </ul></ul><p><strong>Attributes &amp; Mindset:</strong></p><ul><ul> <li>Proactive problem-solving mindset and a passion for automation.</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Strong communication skills to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li> </ul></ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-benefits-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-benefits"><h2 id="job-benefits-title">Benefits</h2><div><p><strong>Why Join Lockwood Publishing?</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li> <strong>Innovation &amp; Creativity:</strong> Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of the metaverse.</li> <li> <strong>Flexible Working:</strong> Enjoy a fully remote role with occasional office visits.</li> <li> <strong>Employee Share Scheme:</strong> Share in our success.</li> <li> <strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong> Work on cutting-edge projects in a supportive environment.</li> </ul><p></p><p>If you're a cloud enthusiast excited about powering immersive player experiences through scalable and secure infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you!</p></div></section>