Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.
WHAT’S THE ROLE?
We’relooking for aDevOps Engineer whowill help usmonitor,develop,improve,adaptand innovate our build, packaging, test, and publish process. The roleis responsible forimproving the stability, performance, and quality inallour games by using the continuous integration and deployment system on our in-house infrastructure to its full potential.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
* Identifyareas within the continuous integration andcontinuousdeployment (CI/CD) system which we can develop, improve,adaptand innovate allowing us to improve all aspects of the build, packaging, test, and publish process and supporting systems.
* Design,develop andmaintaintools which support the(CI/CD)process.
* Work with our existing(CI/CD)system to ensure that the latest working builds of our games and supporting tools are available to those whorequirethem across the different project team, and that the development progressisn’tblocked.
* Monitor the continuous integration and deployment system to ensure a high standard of build stability, performance and quality is supported on all projects.
* Support the teams through the process of creating Release Candidates and helping to resolve issues as quickly as possible
* Ensuring that the build/package and publish process is as fast and hassle-free as possible forallour teams.
* Managing the requirements and supporting our IT department for our onsite build machines.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
* Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders from different teams across the company.
* Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management to support the goals of each project.
* Willingness to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and skill ranges.
* Good analytical andproblem-solvingskills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to receive constructive feedbacktostrive for continuous improvement.
* Good at managing competing demands for your time.
* Able to work with the team to support yourself and others in high pressure situations.
* Determineprocess improvements, best practices, and develop new processes.
* Experience with continuous integration and deployment systems such as TeamCity,Buildbot.
* Knowledge of version control systems (preferably SVN or Perforce)
* Recent experience with scripting languages (preferably Python or JavaScript)
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
* Knowledge of either C++, C#, Java
* Passion for gaming and a desire to help create great games.
* A degree/MSc in a Games Development, Computer Science or Computing related field or equivalent experience.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
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