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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Rushdown Studios - **Location:** Albany, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, DevOps, Video Game Development, Groovy, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Perforce, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Google Cloud, Git, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bicep, Build Tools, Teamcity, Terraform, Software Version Control, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=97939365b62b1624 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Debugging?, * Three (3) years of professional experience with Amazon Web Services. * Experience scripting with languages like Python, PowerShell, or Groovy. * Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). * Understanding of game packaging and deployment requirements for different platforms. * Experience compiling code and/or managing pipelines that compile code. * Ability to debug unexpected issues that arise during development. * Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first before even your own code and ego. * Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team. Nice-to-Haves * Experience with build systems like Jenkins, TeamCity, or Azure DevOps, specifically for game development projects. * Experience working with additional cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP). * Knowledge of game development workflows and asset management. * Experience with the Go programming language. * Previous work using version control for game development (e.g., Perforce, Git LFS). ## Description Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join us in support of an existing partner studio! In this role, you'll work alongside our existing team to improve infrastructure reliability and automate infrastructure creation and tools for a large-scale game development project. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and demonstrated team player with the ability to juggle and jump between different tasks as necessary. Game development experience is preferred due to the nature of this project, but it's not mandatory; we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements listed below! Work Location: Rushdown Studios is based in Saratoga Springs, NY and we have a strong preference for local candidates willing to work from our office on a hybrid basis (i.e., Tuesday-Thursday). However, we also support fully remote work for candidates living across New York State or one of the other states in which we're currently registered to conduct business (e.g., CT, DE, GA, KS, MA, MD, NC, ND, OH, PA, TX, WI). Responsibilities * Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for game development and live-service games using one or more cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). * Deploy infrastructure-as-code for cloud resources using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or Azure Resource Manager templates. * Promote cloud security best practices and compliance requirements for gaming infrastructure. * Design and develop CI/CD pipelines for builds and deployments. * Respond to live support issues for a live-service game. * Empower multiple teams through development environment automation. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [10 Coding Games to Teach You How to Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/151-10-coding-games-to-teach-you-how-to-code) - [Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)