Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, Sports Interactive
Sports management simulation games
Job no longer available
Sports management simulation games
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
Sports Interactive's mission is to continue to grow as the world's leading developer of sports management simulation games.
Role
Who you are
- Expertise in DevOps practices
- Proven experience as a Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer or a similar role, preferably in the gaming industry
- Deep knowledge and experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Strong understanding and experience with infrastructure management, including networks, servers, storage, and virtualisation technologies
- Proven experience in deploying, supporting and maintaining Windows and Linux server environments
- Proven experience in supporting and maintaining VMware environments
- Good understanding of Apple Mac environments
- Good understanding of source control tools and management such as Perforce and Gitlab
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC), Configuration-as-Code (CaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems such as TeamCity and Jenkins
- Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools, such as Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus and Azure Monitor
- Good understanding of cyber security principles, best practices, and compliance standards
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
What the job involves
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the cloud and on-premise infrastructure environments that power our game development and operations
- You will lead a team of engineers, provide technical expertise, and drive the strategic direction of our Cloud, Infrastructure and Build Farm environments
- You will collaborate with studio stakeholders including the software engineering team on delivering Cloud and Infrastructure projects, ensuring governance and security standards are met
- Lead and manage a team of cloud and infrastructure engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and promoting a collaborative work environment
- Manage the teams’ day-to-day workload prioritising their tasks in order of priority and value to the studio
- Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable cloud and infrastructure solutions to support game development, deployment, and operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide optimal cloud-based (Azure) and infrastructure solutions
- Drive the strategic direction of cloud and infrastructure initiatives, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to optimise performance and efficiency
- Implement and maintain best practices for cloud and infrastructure management, including monitoring, security, backup, and disaster recovery
- Collaborate with the Software Development team to ensure reliable and efficient CI/CD and build deployment processes and foster a continuous improvement approach
- Develop and enforce infrastructure standards and policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security practices
- Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, evaluating and selecting the appropriate technologies and services to meet our needs
- Plan and execute infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and coordinating resources effectively
- Collaborate with development teams to provide guidance on infrastructure requirements and facilitate seamless integration of infrastructure and application development processes
- Stay informed about emerging cloud technologies and advancements, evaluating their potential impact and feasibility for our
- Provide technical leadership and expertise, assisting with complex problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts
- Lead major incidents handled by the team through to resolution ensuring regular communication with relevant stakeholders
- Encourage a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge-sharing within the Technology Services team
- Work closely with our parent company to coordinate and implement security and technology projects
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Sports and video games have long had an association with each other, with the FIFA franchise and NBA Jam just two of the many very popular series playable on home consoles from the early 90s onwards. But for many hardcore fans, the managerial aspect of the sport is more appealing. Football Manager, Sports Interactive's flagship title, leverages real-life sports data to simulate the managerial experience and allow gamers to lead their favourite clubs.
This immensely popular franchise, distributed by SEGA among others, has rapidly gained in popularity and even outcompeted FIFA Manager, the franchise's managerial offering. With annual improvements to its simulation's accuracy and graphics, Football Manager is now considered to be head and shoulders above any competition.
Sports Interactive is focusing on further developing its properties, including its newer and similarly well-received NHL Eastside Hockey Manager, forming partnerships with clubs and sponsors to allow real-life players and branding to appear in-game. At the top of its game, Sports Interactive will continue innovating upon the genre, with 2026 FIFA World Cup tie-ins keeping it at the top of its game.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Healthcare - Private health care (including Dental) provided for every permanent team member
- Flexible Working - As long as you do your bit, we're happy
- Holidays - 25 days of paid holiday every year, so take that trip of a lifetime
- Social Events - Our Social Club organise regular events including an annual family day, office football tournaments and after work activities that every team member can get involved in
- Gym Membership - Want to keep yourself fit while working here? We help provide gym membership for a number of local gyms
Company HQ
Hackney Wick, London, UK
Leadership
Miles Jacobson
(Studio Director)Governor of East London Arts and Music since 2019. Industry Ambassador and Member of the Entertainment Fundraising Committee for War Child UK since 2006.
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