Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to help us evolve our hybrid cloud platform and infrastructure strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, deploy and maintain scalable, secure and cost-effective systems in Microsoft Azure and our on-premises private cloud. This role involves shared responsibility and technical ownership of the Azure Cloud environment, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and supporting studio needs. Key responsibilities include designing Azure architectures, championing Infrastructure as Code, leading platform engineering initiatives, and applying FinOps principles.
Must have:
  • Design and implement Azure-based architectures including networking, identity, security, and governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-studio teams to advise on optimal deployment strategies across Azure and on-prem environments.
  • Champion Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps) and drive adoption across teams.
  • Lead and support platform engineering initiatives to improve developer experience, CI/CD pipelines, and system reliability.
  • Execute complex projects from design through to implementation and transition to BAU, with comprehensive documentation.
  • Apply FinOps and cloud governance principles to ensure cost-effective, secure, and scalable infrastructure.
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Azure and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Proven experience in Azure architecture design, including landing zone design, networking, Azure Arc, identity, and security best practices.
  • Experience managing large-scale cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure projects.
  • Advanced knowledge of VMware, Windows Server/Desktop, Linux, and macOS.
  • Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools, especially within an Azure DevOps environment.
  • Deep understanding of declarative languages: Terraform and Ansible.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Python and Bash.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure monitor, Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Good to have:
  • Experience in the games industry.
  • Experience with TeamCity as a CI/CD platform.
  • Multi-Cloud expertise (Azure, AWS).
  • Understanding of relational databases (MySQL) and NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
  • Proficiency in C# and Kotlin for platform tooling or automation tasks.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
  • Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Perks:
  • Lunchtime get gaming sessions in our games lounge and Club SEGA.
  • Regular gaming tournaments and free SEGA games on Steam.
  • Fresh fruit and cereal every single day.
  • Discounted gym membership, ride to work scheme, workout area and bootcamps.
  • Weekly yoga classes as well as in-house massage therapy.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes life assurance, income protection, private healthcare & dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme.
  • Competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme.
  • Regular lunch & learn sessions, company updates at incredible venues in Central London and Christmas parties.
  • Flexible working hours to ensure that you have a life outside of the office.

Job Details

Description

Position at SEGA European Head Office

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

Team: Core and Build Infrastructure Engineering (CBIE) Team - Tech Services

Reporting into: Cloud and Infrastructure Manager

Hybrid Working: 3/2 - based at Sports Interactive

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to help us evolve our hybrid cloud platform and infrastructure strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design,

deploy and maintain scalable, secure and cost-effective systems in Microsoft Azure and our on premises private cloud.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Azure architecture, platform engineering, and infrastructure automation.

You will have shared responsibility and technical ownership of our Azure Cloud environment, ensuring it aligns with industry best practices and supports the needs of our growing studio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Azure-based architectures including, networking, identity, security, and governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-studio teams to advise on optimal deployment strategies across Azure and on-prem environments.
  • Champion Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps), demonstrating advanced skills and driving adoption across teams.
  • Lead and support platform engineering initiatives to improve developer experience, CI/CD pipelines, and system reliability.
  • Execute complex projects from design through to implementation and transition to BAU, with comprehensive documentation.
  • Apply FinOps and cloud governance principles to ensure cost-effective, secure, and scalable infrastructure.
  • Leverage AI/ML tooling to automate repetitive tasks and optimize infrastructure operations.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to improve our environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Azure and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Proven experience in Azure architecture design, including landing zone design, networking, Azure Arc (Hybrid cloud strategy), identity, and security best practices.
  • Experience managing large-scale cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure projects.
  • Advanced knowledge of VMware, Windows Server/Desktop, Linux, and macOS.
  • Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools, especially within an Azure DevOps environment.
  • Deep understanding of declarative languages: Terraform and Ansible.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Python and Bash.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure monitor, Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred

  • Experience in the games industry is a plus.
  • Experience with TeamCity as a CI/CD platform.
  • Multi-Cloud expertise (Azure, AWS).
  • Understanding of relational databases (MySQL) and NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
  • Proficiency in C# and Kotlin for platform tooling or automation tasks.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
  • Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

A BIT ABOUT SEGA

SEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with our European HQ based in West London and development studios spanning the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include Sports Interactive,

Two Point Studios, Hardlight and Creative Assembly.

At the heart of SEGA is our publishing team based in London, where we help the studios bring their creative vision to life. Here we have a hardworking bunch of people spanning Tech, Sales, Marketing, Finance, QA and more.

Together, we drive the continued success and evolution of our Western business through living our company values of being product focused, embracing true partnerships and always having fun so that we can strive to come together as One SEGA.

WORKING THE SEGA WAY

We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we make sure that we look after ours…

  • For our gaming buffs, you can get involved in our lunchtime get gaming sessions in our games lounge and Club SEGA, regular gaming tournaments and free SEGA games on Steam.
  • If you're more of a foodie, you can take advantage of fresh fruit and cereal every single day.
  • Fitness fanatics will love our discounted gym membership, ride to work scheme, workout area and bootcamps in the business park. You can find your zen with weekly yoga classes as well as in-house massage therapy.
  • You'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes life assurance, income protection, private healthcare & dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme.
  • We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme so that you can stay motivated and focused on making SEGA the best it can be.
  • We hold regular lunch & learn sessions, company updates at incredible venues in Central London and Christmas parties that you’ll want to brag to your mates about! What’s not to love?
  • We pride ourselves on having flexible working hours to ensure that you have a life outside of the office.

We want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Check out our Careers website to find out why we are a workplace you’ll never want to leave!

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