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DevOps Engineer (Gaming)

Aquentabout 16 hours ago
Hybrid
Vancouver, British Columbia
Mid Level
temporary

Top Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental coverage
Paid sick leave
Retirement plan with employer match

About the role

This i sa Vancouver-based position that required 3 days a week onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). It is a 18 month position. Join a pioneering team revolutionizing the gaming industry! As a DevOps Engineer embedded with our cutting-edge game development studio partner through Aquent, you’ll be at the forefront of building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure that powers the next generation of gaming experiences. Your expertise in DevOps will directly impact the speed, reliability, and scalability of game development, enabling creative teams to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment.

Empower Creativity, Engineer Innovation In this role, you’ll be a vital bridge between creative vision and technical execution. You’ll architect and maintain the cloud infrastructure that supports the entire game development lifecycle, from initial concept to global release. Your passion for automation and optimization will ensure that developers have the tools and resources they need to bring their imaginative worlds to life. Collaborate with talented engineers and artists, driving innovation and efficiency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, maintain, and scale secure cloud infrastructure.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for deployment, testing, and integration.
  • Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools like Terraform, etc.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and pipeline developers on shared technology integration.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve system reliability and performance.
  • Implement automated monitoring, alerting, and backup strategies.
  • Contribute to cost optimization strategies for cloud services.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND 3+ years of experience as a DevOps, Cloud Engineer, or similar role OR equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in cloud architecture and deployment.
  • Proficiency with scripting and automation tools.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD systems
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration
  • Familiarity with source control (Git, Perforce) and infrastructure as code.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Experience integrating with content tools for game development.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Experience working within a game development studio environment.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $52 to C$58 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Client Description Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you’ll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose—where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed—you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you’ll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Aquent

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Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, we’re making the future of work better for everyone. Our brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Sustainability, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. Based in the U.S. with locations in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, and the U.K., we are positioned to deliver the solutions you need to unlock your global potential. Learn more at aquent.com.