Senior DevOps Engineer

Trailmix; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming studio seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. In this pivotal role, you will design and optimize systems on GCP, AWS, and Azure, ensuring security and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data pipelines and monitor infrastructure health. Join a vibrant team that values inclusivity and fosters professional growth, all while contributing to engaging mobile games enjoyed by millions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and development.

Benefits

£1,000 annual development budget

Fully stocked kitchens with snacks

Team lunches every Friday

Contributory pension scheme

Tax-advantaged stock options

Comprehensive private medical care

28 days annual leave

£250 work-from-home budget

Various company gifts throughout the year

Social events and celebrations

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE role.
• Advanced expertise in CI/CD tools and automation to streamline development.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for the data team.
• Manage cloud infrastructure to support data transformation and analytics workflows.

Skills

CI/CD Tools

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Kubernetes

Terraform

Problem-Solving Skills

Monitoring and Security Tools

Automation

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Docker

Grafana

Kibana

Cloud Build

Job description

Senior DevOps Engineer

About Us

We are the makers of casual mobile hit Love & Pies, which launched in September 2021 and has now found its way into the hands of millions of players worldwide. We’re backed by Supercell, one of the biggest and best in the industry.

We make snackable yet nourishing games for everyone—built to fit into your daily life but with the emotional depth of your favourite TV show. Our team always comes first at Trailmix, and our culture is built on high performance and high care. We strive to be the best versions of ourselves, but always within an environment based on inclusivity, respect, and safety, no matter who you are or where you come from.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team and take ownership of infrastructure, security, and automation for our data pipelines and cloud services. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, data tools, and real-time data dashboards that drive key business decisions.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining GCP, Azure, and AWS-based infrastructure. You will work closely with Data Engineers and Infrastructure Engineers to streamline data pipelines, manage access controls, monitor infrastructure usage, and enforce best practices. You will also play a key role in monitoring dashboards management, alerting systems, and compliance to ensure a reliable and efficient data-driven environment.

The Day to Day

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for the data team using Cloud Build, Terraform, and Docker.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure) to support data transformation, orchestration, and analytics workflows.
• Monitor and optimise cloud resource utilisation and costs, ensuring efficient performance across AWS S3, EC2, CloudFront, Azure Cloud Functions, and PlayFab.
• Ensure security and compliance by managing user permissions, access controls, and security policies across cloud platforms.
• Support self-hosted platform, including security enhancements and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities.
• Support and improve data pipelines by integrating PlayFab, Azure, and S3 for real-time and batch processing.
• Develop and maintain Grafana, Kibana, and Tableau dashboards, consolidating data sources for real-time monitoring and alerting.
• Monitor infrastructure health and automate alerts to detect and resolve issues before they impact operations.
• Standardise platform methodologies across AWS, Azure, and PlayFab, ensuring best practices in cloud infrastructure.

About You

• Significant demonstrable experience in a similar DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE role.
• Advanced expertise in CI/CD tools and automation (Cloud Build, Docker, GCloud CLI, Bash) to streamline and support the development process.
• Experience managing Kubernetes (GKE) deployments, Helm, and cloud data infrastructure at scale.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure management and data workflow orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm, Airflow, Dataproc)
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and security tools (Grafana, Kibana).
• Proficiency in infrastructure cost monitoring and optimisation across cloud services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve system reliability and performance.
• Nice to have: familiarity with PlayFab, Metaplay, and cloud-based data pipelines.

Our London Studio Location

At Trailmix, we've embraced a hybrid work model, balancing in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. Our team gathers at our vibrant studio in Kings X three days a week—Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays—while enjoying the convenience of remote work for the remaining days.

Our Benefits

• Investing in Your Growth: Unleash your potential with our generous development budget. After completing your three-month probation, all team members receive a £1,000 allowance to fuel their professional growth each year.
• Fueling Your Day: Our kitchens are fully stocked with delicious treats and drinks, and we provide breakfast and lunch supplies to keep you energised throughout the day.
• Building Connections: Join us every Friday for a team lunch courtesy of Just Eat - a chance to connect and recharge for the week ahead..
• Planning for Your Future: Take control of your financial future with our contributory pension scheme. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of tax-free contributions.
• Unlocking Ownership: As a valued team member, you'll have the opportunity to own a stake in our success through tax-advantaged stock options.
• Caring for Your Well-being: Your health is our priority. Enjoy peace of mind with our fully comprehensive private medical care, with premiums paid by Trailmix. Plus, access mental health support 24/7 with the Spill Mental Health App.
• Time to Recharge: Our generous holiday allowance allows you to take a well-deserved break. You'll enjoy 28 days of annual leave, including three company holiday days around Christmas. .
• Surprise and Delight: Feel appreciated and valued with various company gifts throughout the year.
• Celebrations: Join us for various socials and events throughout the year, from team outings to themed parties.
• Setting You Up for Success: Receive a £250 work-from-home budget to ensure you have the proper home setup to perform at your best.

Our Inclusive Culture

Trailmix was founded to make a positive impact on our players, our community, and our colleagues. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture, and our priority is fostering an environment where people can flourish. We think it’s vital that players see themselves represented in games, and Love & Pies, we showcase the beautiful diversity of life. Love & Pies represents the people we are and the people we love, and we’re always looking to add more people who want to design games for everyone.