System Administrator* Linux

Company data

Gameforge AG  

Karlsruhe | hybrid working | full-time | from now

We are one of the leading publishers of free-to-play online games based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Are you interested in running games and services in almost all countries around the globe?

As part of a dynamic and motivated team, you will work on various and challenging projects, such as the operation of existing games and the integration of new games into our existing infrastructure.

Your mission

• You operate the robust, automated server infrastructure (Ansible) for our browser- and client-based online games and ensure a smooth gaming experience together with your team
• You welcome innovations and system changes openly and proactively bring fresh ideas and improvements to the team
• You work closely with our internal developers and external game studios and help shape the planning of game maintenances
• You independently take on the implementation of game maintenances, content updates, test installations and troubleshooting when necessary - always with an eye for detail
• You develop customized hardware sizings, deployment strategies and automation concepts together with your team
• You participate in the flexibly scheduled on-call service for 24/7 operation and ensure the stable availability of our systems

Your Tech Stack

• Linux (Ubuntu & CentOS), FreeBSD, LAMP, Ansible, Ceph, Proxmox, KVM, MySQL, RabbitMQ, Cassandra, ELK, Git, GitLab, Kubernetes, Icinga, Grafana, Graylog, Jira, Confluence, Mattermost

   

Your skills

• You have knowledge and experience in the administration of Linux server systems and master complex infrastructures with confidence
• You know at least one scripting language (such as Perl, Bash or Python) like the back of your hand and use it specifically for automation processes
• Your expertise in Ansible and the automation of complex, heterogeneous infrastructures is a strong asset for our team
• You are familiar with terms such as clusters, web servers, high availability, databases and firewalls - and you know how to use them optimally
• You actively contribute to the team, share your knowledge and want to continuously develop your skills
• With an open mind for improvements, you question existing processes, critically analyze risks and always think outside the box

Your Gameforge setting

• An international company awaits you! English is our company language, as employees from over 35 nations are part of our team
• The future's hybrid! Together with your manager and team, you can arrange how you split your time working from home or at the office
• We support your personal and professional development! Language courses, teambuilding activities, seminars and more
• We have full transparency at Gameforge! We all share our ideas because everyone has potential

About Gameforge

Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a leading Western publisher and operator of widely acclaimed Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and browser-based game titles. Gameforge builds highly active and enduring global communities by supporting players through the greatest quality LiveOps, provision of localized content, engaging community management, and frequent delivery of meaningful updates.

Gameforge’s diverse portfolio of highly successful gaming brands provides different worlds with engaging experiences for players from all walks of life: core MMORPG titles AION Classic, Runes of Magic, and Metin2, beloved anime MMOs Elsword and NosTale, strategy-focused browser games like OGame and Ikariam, along with indie titles such as Trigon: Space Story and Tiny Thor. 

More information is available on http://corporate.gameforge.com/

*No matter what gender, we’ re on the lookout for people with drive and talent.