- Competition Company GmbH
- Germany, TH
- Full-Time
- 19 days ago
DevOps Engineer.
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DevOps Engineer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for a DevOps Engineer building and improving the platform services behind a next-generation sim racing platform.
- The Person:The person will build and maintain backend services, manage Kubernetes and containerized environments, troubleshoot infrastructure and deployments, improve developer tooling, and maintain secure infrastructure configurations and access controls.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Go, Kubernetes and Linux, with experience in Infrastructure as Code preferably Terraform, Python and Bash scripting, and Git-based development workflows.
About the role
Introduction
Germany | Full-time | RemoteÂ
We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to build and improve the platform services behind RENNSPORT.
You’ll work closely with our game, backend and Site Reliability engineers, with a focus on software development in Go and Kubernetes.
Proficiency in Go and residency in Germany are non-negotiable for this position.
Responsibilities
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Build and maintain backend services using Go, Postgres and Kubernetes.
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Maintain and improve cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
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Build tooling that improves developer productivity and reduces manual work.
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Manage Kubernetes and containerized environments.
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Manage game server automation and image management
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Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployments across development, staging and production.
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Work with our Site Reliability Engineer on infrastructure, scalability and observability.
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Maintain secure infrastructure configurations and access controls.
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Document infrastructure, pipelines and processes.
Your profile
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Extensive experience in Go, Kubernetes and Linux.
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Experience with on-prem, cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
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Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
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Scripting in Python and Bash.
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Knowledge of Linux and networking, including HTTP/S and TCP.
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Experience with Git-based development workflows.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Professional experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering or a similar role.
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Professional working proficiency in English.
NICE TO HAVE
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Experience in the gaming industry or game development infrastructure.
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Experience with dedicated game servers or multiplayer backend infrastructure.
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Experience with PostgreSQL in production environments.
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Experience supporting live-service environments and game launches.
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Familiarity with deployment processes for Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox or PlayStation.
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Interest in gaming, motorsport or sim racing.
What you can expect from us
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Full-time: 40 hours per week with an initial 6-month probation period.
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Remote-first, flexible work environment (must be located in Germany).
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30 days of paid vacation per year.
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The opportunity to shape the backend of a next-generation sim racing platform from the ground up.
