Senior Perforce Engineer

INSPYR; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a seasoned Sr. Perforce Engineer to design and optimize multi-node Helix Core environments. This remote or onsite role demands strong expertise in Ubuntu Linux, Perforce architecture, and automation using Ansible. The candidate must collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Comprehensive medical benefits and competitive compensation are offered. Join a team dedicated to delivering flexible technology solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k)

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting multi-node Perforce with hybrid infrastructure.
• Experience troubleshooting Perforce with Unreal integration.
• Strong proficiency in Ubuntu Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Perforce Helix Core environments.
• Design secure, scalable infrastructure on Ubuntu.
• Optimize performance of edge servers.

Skills

Architecting and managing Perforce Helix Core

Ubuntu Linux system administration

TLS/SSL configuration

Ansible or similar automation tools

Networking and firewall knowledge

Tools

Perforce

Ansible

Unreal Engine

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Position: Sr. Perforce Engineer. Location: Remote or Onsite (Albany, NY or Irvine, CA). Compensation: $70.00-$85.00/Hour. Contract Duration: 6–12 months. Work Authorization: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to work in the U.S.

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Perforce Engineer to assist with design, deployment, and optimization of a multi-node Helix Core environment on Ubuntu Linux, leveraging commit and edge server architecture. This role will support high-scale development workflows across geographically distributed teams and contribute to strategic initiatives such as co-development enablement, secure external access, Unreal Engine customization, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Perforce Helix Core environments using commit and edge server topology, including standby and edge-to-edge chaining configurations.
• Design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure on Ubuntu, including TLS/SSL hardening, SSO integration, and MFA enablement.
• Optimize performance by configuring edge servers for local operations (e.g., sync, edit, resolve) and minimizing commit server load.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for server provisioning, backup, and maintenance using tools like Ansible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Network, & Developers) to align architecture with enterprise standards and project goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, including latency, trigger failures, and workspace bottlenecks in CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins).
• Document architecture, operational procedures, and disaster recovery strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to active incidents and factor in any findings to future architectural decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and managing Perforce Helix Core in multi-node commit/edge configurations in hybrid on-prem and cloud environments.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Perforce when used with Unreal.
• Strong proficiency in Ubuntu Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with TLS/SSL configuration, Okta, and MFA in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Perforce triggers, replication, and edge-specific behaviors (e.g., edge-submit, edge-content).
• Experience with Ansible or similar automation tools for infrastructure management.
• Deep understanding of networking, firewall, and DMZ configurations for secure external access.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple teams and time zones.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using Perforce for game development version control
• Experience with VMware & Aria Automation
• Experience with deploying Perforce nodes to Azure.
• Knowledge of Jenkins integration with Perforce and performance tuning for build pipelines.
• Familiarity with Perforce proxy and edge node deployment in co-development scenarios.
• Prior work in game development, media asset management, or large-scale CI/CD environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• and much more

About INSPYR Solutions

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