We are seeking a highly experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to architect, build, and lead the operation of a high-performance Perforce ecosystem and build infrastructure on AWS for a global game development team (together with the client team).
The role focuses on providing technical leadership and strategic direction to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure, enabling efficient collaboration across distributed teams and vendors. You will own the enterprise-grade Perforce architecture, secure cloud networking, and large-scale build and integration workflows, while mentoring engineers and driving best practices across the organization.
Responsibilities
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Define the technical vision and roadmap for a scalable, enterprise-grade Perforce architecture for distributed teams, together with the client team
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Architect and oversee secure AWS infrastructure, including networking and access layers
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Lead the integration strategy between Perforce, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines
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Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of development infrastructure, setting SLAs and operational standards
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Define and enforce security controls across cloud and tooling environments
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Establish organization-wide monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks
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Proactively identify, prioritize, and drive resolution of infrastructure and build-related bottlenecks
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DevOps engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and engineering excellence
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Act as the primary technical point of contact for global teams and vendors, ensuring stable and consistent development workflows
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Collaborate with client stakeholders and engineering leadership to align infrastructure strategy with business goals
Requirements
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5+ years of proven experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Systems Administration in gaming
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At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
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Deep expertise in Perforce administration in distributed environments, including replication, scaling, performance tuning, and large-scale deployments
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Advanced hands-on expertise with AWS infrastructure and networking, covering VPCs, subnets, and routing
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Strong proficiency in VPNs and secure connectivity, along with firewalls, WAF, and DDoS protection
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Proven track record of designing and owning high-performance build and source control infrastructure at scale
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Strong understanding of secure cloud architecture and access control, including IAM, encryption, and secrets management
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Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code and GitOps practices
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Expertise in observability practices such as monitoring, logging, and alerting
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the capability to manage and evolve complex infrastructure environments
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Demonstrated experience leading initiatives and supporting large-scale, distributed engineering teams
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Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills
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Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
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Experience in game development or real-time media environments
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Familiarity with the Unreal Engine build ecosystem
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Understanding of large-scale binary asset pipelines
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Understanding of GDPR and compliance requirements
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Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Perforce P4)
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
