Lead Database Administrator

April 25

AccelByte

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AccelByte is a battle-tested and extensible game backend supporting cross-platform accounts, matchmaking, in-game store,

ONLINE GAME FEATURES • GAME PUBLISHING • CLOUD TECHNOLOGY • PUBLISHING PLATFORM • GAME BACKEND

201 - 500

Description

• Lead the design, review, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliability and efficiency while mentoring team members • Drive automation in release processes, streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort • Lead database administration efforts • Design and implement scalable infrastructure focusing on stability and scalability, utilizing Kubernetes and CNCF projects • Direct the development of a secure, cost-effective, and scalable cloud platform, prioritizing operational excellence • Lead initiatives to identify and promote best release practices, optimizing infrastructure solutions • Proactively investigate operational incidents, designing resilient approaches for long-term prevention • Provide exceptional client support by understanding their needs and communicating effectively • Mentor less experienced engineers, setting standards for engineering excellence and fostering continuous improvement • Collaborate closely with PMs and stakeholders to address requirements effectively and align with project goals • Conduct interviews and technical assessments for SRE/ Cloud Engineer candidates • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree background or relevant work experience, certification, or courses • At least 6 years of experience specializing in developing and maintaining automation release processes or CI/CD pipelines is required • Strong Database Administration experience • Proven experience in infrastructure as code, configuration management, and package management, evidenced by a consistent record of successful implementations • Advanced experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools for automation, CI/CD, and GitOps, with experience in utilizing CI/CD tooling and pipelines, particularly with emphasis on GitLab, Jenkins, and Flux • Advanced experience in scripting in programming languages such as Python, Bash, GoLang, etc • Advanced experience in performing cloud system operations on an AWS environment • Advanced experience in data design, including inter-service communication and artifact sharing • Experience in containerization technology, particularly Docker and Containers, including its limitations and practical applications within a Kubernetes cluster environment • Experience in using Kubernetes involves familiarity with tools such as Kubectl, Flux, and others for debugging and modifying cluster states. Additionally, understanding Customization and the infrastructure as code (IaC) structure/mechanism within the 'deployments' repository is crucial • Experience in Terraform, Terragrunt syntax, and CloudFormation usage, including the ability to apply/modify/delete modules • Experience in cloud monitoring, logging, and APM solutions, with exposure to monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog • Basic experience in database design and management, including knowledge of how to scale up databases • Experience in handling software architecture, especially from the infrastructure point of view • Advanced experience in developing and handling system architecture for scratch • Experience in communicating technical concepts through documentation and specifications effectively • Experience in managing full-cycle projects and project breakdowns • Experience in similar products or services offered by AccelByte, preferably in a AAA game studio or software product company. Expected to acquire practical knowledge of how AccelByte's products are hosted within the infrastructure upon joining • Basic experience in mentoring, managing, and setting the direction for other engineers • AWS Certified Solutions Architect is a big plus • Experience at a AAA game studio or a software product company is a big plus • Experience working in a multinational technology startup is a big plus • Eagerness to learn new languages and technologies • Proficiency in written and verbal English language to succeed in a remote work environment • Flexibility to adjust to work routines/schedules, as required, to meet the needs of the company and the expectations of customers

Benefits

• Competitive salaries • Full range of health benefits • Social activities • Career growth opportunities