DevOps Build Engineer

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Open collaborative environment

Experienced managerial team

Community feedback-driven development

Job summary

Larian Studios is looking for a DevOps Build Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain robust build pipelines across platforms. You will ensure smooth CI and automated workflows to support game releases.

You will monitor CI systems, collaborate with IT to scale build servers, and document the release process. Strong English communication and ownership are essential in our international team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
• Scripting in Ruby, Groovy, or Python.
• Shell/bash/cmd scripting on Linux or Windows.
• Git, Perforce, or SVN experience.
• Clear English communication, written and spoken.
• Collaborative, ownership-oriented, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust build pipelines for each platform.
• Monitor and improve automated build and CI systems.
• Partner with IT to scale and maintain build server infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation of the build/release process.
• Support the release manager during patch releases.
• Be a go-to resource for teammates when they need a hand.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Ownership

Problem solving

Experimentation

Tools

Jenkins

CI/CD

Git

Perforce

SVN

Ruby

Groovy

Python

MSBuild

CMake

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a DevOps Build Engineer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust build pipelines for each platform
• Monitor and continuously improve our automated build and CI systems
• Partner with IT to scale and maintain build server infrastructure
• Create and keep documentation of the build/release process up to date
• Support the release manager during patch releases
• Be a go-to resource for teammates when they need a hand

Requirements

• 2+ years of industry experience
• Solid hands-on knowledge of Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency in a scripting language such as Ruby, Groovy, or Python
• Experience automating workflows via shell/bash/cmd on Linux and/or Windows
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git, Perforce, or SVN
• Clear communication skills, written and spoken, in English
• Comfortable collaborating with others and taking ownership of your work
• Enthusiasm for experimenting, iterating, and refining features
• Strong software design and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools
• Familiarity automating C#/C++ builds (e.g., MSBuild, CMake)
• Exposure to full-stack development
• Background working in the games industry

What We Offer

• An international team of over 550 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback