System and Application Administrator

Ubisoft; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft IT is looking for a Systems and Applications Administrator to join the IT Production Services team. This worldwide distributed team provides optimized solutions for game production and is used by thousands of contributors across Ubisoft studios.

You’ll ensure the smooth operation of video game development processes, supporting both players and employees. Expect on-call rotations roughly every two months and collaboration with studios for practical, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with source control tools and concepts (Perforce, GitLab, Git, TF, Subversion).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with containerization/orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Knowledge of automation and IaC (Ansible, Terraform).
• Knowledge of networking, systems, and storage concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for on-premises deployments of essential tools like Perforce, GitLab, and Artifactory.
• Support power users from game productions with application-related issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Continuously improve existing processes and solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure Ubisoft’s production environment is set up for success.
• Interact with studios for business requirements and propose practical solutions.
• On-call support approximately once every two months, including weekends.

Skills

Linux

Source control

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Networking basics

Tools

Perforce

GitLab

Git

Team Foundation

Subversion

Job description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

Ubisoft IT is looking for a Systems and Applications Administrator to join the IT Production Services team. This is a worldwide distributed team whose main mission is to provide optimized solutions that offer game production teams various options tailored to their reality. This service is a key part of the game production ecosystem and is used by thousands of game content contributors from all Ubisoft studios.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our video game development processes. Whether it’s for our players or our employees, our IT teams are the backbone of services and infrastructures that meet the most demanding technological challenges. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless operation of video game development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for on-premises deployments of essential tools like Perforce, GitLab, and Artifactory;
• Support power users from game productions with application-related issues, ensuring they work efficiently and effectively;
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents promptly to minimize disruptions to production;
• Continuously improve existing processes and solutions, making them more efficient and effective;
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure Ubisoft’s production environment is set up for success;
• Interact with studios for business requirements and propose practical and sustainable solutions.
• On-call support approximately once every two months, including weekends

Qualifications

• Solid experience and knowledge of Linux Operating systems;
• Experience with source control tools such as Perforce, GIT, Gitlab, Team Foundation, and Subversion coupled with good knowledge of source control management concepts such as code lines, branching, merging, integration, and versioning;
• Experience with cloud platforms such as MS Azure, AWS, or GCP;
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker;
• Knowledge of automation and Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Ansible and Terraform;
• Knowledgeof network, systems, and storage concepts.