DevOps Engineer (Platform)

DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and operating the shared platform used by Product and Web teams. Focus areas include networking fundamentals, Linux systems administration, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation-first practices across Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD systems (Terraform, Ansible). They participate in cross-functional troubleshooting and incident response, owning infrastructure/platform issues and supporting developers with platform-related application debugging. They contribute to platform reliability and self-service capabilities, including the ECK-based Elasticsearch/ELK stack, and participate in a shared on-call rotation.

• Operate and continuously improve production platform services across on-prem and hosted environments
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management for VMs, networking, Kubernetes clusters, and platform services
• Deploy and operate Kubernetes clusters and core components; improve day-2 operations (upgrades, patching, capacity, reliability)
• Operate and improve CI/CD infrastructure and deployment tooling with a focus on safe, repeatable delivery
• Own platform observability: log pipelines, dashboards, alert rules; reduce noisy and recurring incidents
• Partner with Product/Web teams to validate operational readiness (logging, metrics, health checks) prior to go-live
• Respond to incidents/outages, deliver fixes, and keep runbooks and documentation current
• Collaborate with Product/Web teams to onboard and migrate services onto the platform; improve platform usability and self-service
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (including occasional night shifts)

• 3+ years experience in a DevOps / Platform Engineering role (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals, Linux systems administration, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience operating IaC and automation-first tooling (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD systems)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues end-to-end across infrastructure, platform, and application layers
• Strong aversion to manual configuration (click-ops) and UI-driven changes; preference for version-controlled, repeatable automation
• Highly self-driven with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; fluent in written and spoken English, * Experience with Elasticsearch / ELK Stack / ECK
• Experience with Jenkins
• Experience with GitLab
• Experience with Puppet
• Experience with Proxmox
• Experience with Datadog
• Scripting proficiency in Bash and/or Python
• Familiarity with Windows administration and PowerShell scripting
• Competence in the German language

• Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
• Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
• Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne

Hybrid Work model:

• Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely

Work-life Balance:

• Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club for fitness and wellness
• Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually

Modern & Well-Equipped Office:

• Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
• Enjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels

Start-up perks:

• Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the office
• Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties

Sustainable business:

• Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path

Gaming-driven culture:

• Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft

Global reach:

• Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with more than 350.000 daily players and over 2 million monthly visitors on our website. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Since 2020, Sandbox Interactive has been part of the Stillfront Group. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we're constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.