Platform Engineer

Xsolla; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Xsolla is hiring a DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineer in Montreal, Canada, offering a salary between $100,000 to $140,000 CAD annually, plus bonuses. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience, particularly with Linux and Kubernetes. Responsibilities include managing Kubernetes clusters, implementing cloud infrastructure, and maintaining Linux servers. Xsolla emphasizes a supportive work environment with benefits including medical, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience as a DevOps/SRE/Platform engineer.
• Extensive experience with Linux systems.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes and its orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Manage Kubernetes clusters (self-hosted or cloud-based).
• Implement and maintain infrastructure in the cloud.
• Troubleshoot issues related to Linux servers and application servers.

Skills

4 to 7 years of experience as a DevOps/SRE/Platform engineer

Extensive experience with Linux

Container orchestration using Kubernetes

Self-hosted Kubernetes clusters administration

GCP or AWS cloud experience

Infrastructure-as-Code tooling experience

Python / Bash scripting

Observability tools experience

CI/CD experience

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

ABOUT US

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

Qualifications & Skills

• 4 to 7 years of experience as a DevOps/SRE/Platform engineer
• Extensive experience with Linux
• Extensive experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Experience with Self-hosted Kubernetes clusters administration
• GCP or AWS cloud experience
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tooling
• Experience with Python / Bash scripting
• Experience with observability tools
• Experience with CI/CD
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Manage Kubernetes clusters (self-hosted or cloud-based)
• Implement and maintenance infrastructure in the cloud
• Managing Linux servers, web servers and application servers
• Configuration management (puppet, ansible)
• Manage Infrastructure as a code (terraform/terragrunt)
• Troubleshooting

Nice to Have

• IT professional certifications are not required, but it will be a plus
• Kubernetes (CKA, CKS)
• Google Cloud Platform or AWS
• HashiCorp (Terraform Associate, Vault Associate)
• Linux (LFCS, LFCE, RHCSA, RHCE)
• Puppet or Ansible certifications

Salary

$100,000 - $140,000 a year. Annual salary + bonus. Salary varies depending on experience level and location.

Benefits

We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.

Criminal History Consideration

For this role, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:

• Criminal history check
• Employment verification
• Education verification
• Professional license verification

Relevance to Job Responsibilities

The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:

• Accessing confidential company data
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Rights Under the Fair Chance Act

Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [e-mail].