Principal DevOps Engineer

Description

• Architect and implement highly scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based infrastructure across multiple environments. Ensure that infrastructure is designed for high availability and future growth.
• Design, optimize, and maintain complex CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments. Drive the adoption of automation best practices to ensure rapid, high-quality releases.
• Lead the management and optimization of cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, focusing on performance, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Establish robust monitoring and alerting frameworks to ensure real-time insights into system performance. Lead incident management and post-incident analysis efforts, driving continuous improvement in system reliability and response time.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline code deployments, improve deployment frequency, and ensure alignment with business and operational goals.
• Oversee the implementation of security best practices in deployment, infrastructure management, and data protection, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Champion automation across all aspects of DevOps, from infrastructure provisioning to operational workflows, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior and senior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a similar role, with 3+ years in a senior or principal capacity.
• Deep expertise in cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including hands-on experience in optimizing cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain complex CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Expert-level experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong scripting and automation skills with Python, Bash, or equivalent languages, aimed at automating repetitive tasks and improving operational efficiency.
• Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes in production environments.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and a proactive mindset in leading efforts to resolve infrastructure issues, optimize performance, and guide incident response.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled in creating clear, comprehensive, and easily searchable documentation that can be understood and expanded upon by other team members.
  • Proficient in writing detailed project specifications and breaking down projects into user stories and tasks so that team members can contribute effectively to the overall effort.

• Experience in the media or entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, driving their implementation within teams.
• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).

• Work Schedule: Fulltime, M-F. There is an expectation for this role to work a shared on-call schedule with other team members, which requires availability outside regular working hours from time-to-time. 
• Travel Requirements: No travel is required for this role. 
• Physical Requirements: There are no physical requirements for this role. 
• Work Model: For applicants who reside in or around Los Angeles, New York, or London, there may be a requirement to go into our offices 1-2 days per week. For others located in different areas around the world, this position will be remote. 

• You’ll make an impact. We reach 400MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
• We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
• We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
• We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.