Description
Are you looking for a team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent? You’ve found the right place!
Gameloft, the largest mobile-gaming development studio in Montreal, is looking for a dynamic and skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join the Online Gaming Infrastructure (OGI) team.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes, Smart TVs, and HTML5 browsers. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries.
www.gameloft.com
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Linux systems and services, with an emphasis on supporting production Web and database servers
• Assist with scripting, task automation, and systems management infrastructure development and deployment
• Assist development teams in deploying and debugging server-side software
• Debug low-level systems and networks
• Document technical procedures and policies
• Remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Skills and Profile
• At least 5 years’ experience in Linux administration in a high-volume, critical production environment with an emphasis on supporting production Web and database servers
• Experience with programming and/or scripting, task automation, and best security practices for server installation and administration
• Good experience in Apache (HTTP), PHP and MySQL administration in a production environment (LAMP) required
• Knowledge of Perl, PHP, Python, bash, etc., with experience building database-driven applications
• Experience in low-level systems and network debugging (strace, sar, netstat, tcpdump)
• Experience with Puppet, Subversion & Couchbase an asset
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and able to work in a team
• Fluency in English and French essential
• Strong organizational and project management skills, as well as good analysis methodology
• Ability to work under stress and in a 24x7x365 production environment essential
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.
Why work for Gameloft?
• Join one of the most exciting sectors today and collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
• Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
• Opportunity to learn in a professional environment with passionate people
• Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other countries and cultures on a daily basis
• Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits (high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies, etc.)
• Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance