DevOps Engineer (AI Platform & Production)

Job Overview

Join the newly established AI Technology team at Wargaming, where we are shaping the future of gaming with cutting-edge AI technologies. We are seeking a skilled, passionate, and collaborative DevOps Engineer to become a key member of our AI Technology team.

In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our next-generation AI and ML solutions. These projects range from internal tools that enhance the workflows of Wargaming employees to large-scale services that elevate the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide.

Reports to

What will you do?

• Ensure Reliable Operations: Maintain smooth, reliable, and efficient operations for a range of AI-enabled products, from internal tools utilized by Wargaming employees to large-scale services that enhance the experience of the company’s multi-million player audience.
• Build and Evolve AI Infrastructure: Create, develop and maintain the infrastructure and automation tools that form the foundation of AI-enabled products and services, collectively known as the AI Platform.
• Streamline Deployment Processes: Create and manage robust, efficient CI/CD pipelines to deploy AI solutions seamlessly across cloud environments (primarily AWS) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Enhance System Stability: Actively minimize the likelihood of technical failures by implementing preventive measures and responding swiftly to incidents to resolve operational challenges in large-scale, live systems.
• Availability and Responsiveness: Due to the nature of working with production systems, maintain readiness to provide on-call support outside regular working hours to ensure continuous service availability.

What are we looking for?

• Proven DevOps Expertise: Strong understanding of DevOps patterns, principles, and best practices, with several years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Cloud and On-Premises Deployment: Demonstrated experience in deploying, monitoring, and managing services in cloud environments (specifically AWS) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Proficiency in Kubernetes and containerization technologies, along with a deep understanding of their ecosystems and practical applications.
• CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and a solid grasp of IaC practices to automate and streamline infrastructure management.
• Scripting and Automation: Advanced skills in scripting and automation using tools such as *nix shell and Python to enhance operational efficiency.
• Networking Fundamentals: Strong understanding of networking concepts, including routing, subnets, and firewall rules, to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.
• English Proficiency: Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and spoken, to collaborate effectively within a global team.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• AI/ML Operations: Experience in deploying, maintaining, and monitoring AI/ML models and systems, ensuring their reliability and scalability.
• Data Pipelines: Proficiency in creating and supporting data-intensive pipelines to enable seamless data flow and processing.
• Cost Optimization: Expertise in implementing cost-saving measures and optimizing expenses in AWS cloud environments.
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with modern DevOps tools such as GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Helm, and similar technologies to enhance automation and workflow efficiency.
• Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools for managing and provisioning infrastructure.
• Monitoring and Observability: Knowledge of monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Zabbix for tracking performance and diagnosing issues.
• Code Comprehension: Ability to read and understand application-level Python code, identifying key aspects for operational purposes.
• SQL Basics: Competence in writing and interpreting basic SQL queries to work with databases effectively.
• Russian Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Russian, enabling smoother collaboration within diverse teams or stakeholders.

Work mode

Onsite, Hybrid, Remote (depending on the candidate's preference)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity Leave Benefits
• Dog-friendly office
• Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
• Video games area
• Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Employee discounts via Perkbox
• Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
• Company events (including events for partners/children)
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
• DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
• To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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