Release Engineer

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as a highly motivated and detail-oriented Release Engineer. You will be a key part of our game development process, ensuring smooth and reliable game deployments. Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to optimize release workflows and automate processes. A strong background in software development, continuous integration, and deployment is essential. Passion for gaming and a keen eye for quality are also required. Escape Velocity is a fully remote studio that values employee time and offers excellent benefits. We prioritize honesty, autonomy, and constant improvement.

Requirements

• Possess a strong background in software development, continuous integration, and deployment processes
• Have a strong understanding of build and release management, with a focus on automation and efficiency
• Be detail-oriented, with meticulous attention to detail to ensure flawless releases
• Possess collaborative spirit and the ability to work well in a team environment, communicating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Have problem-solving skills, including innovative thinking and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues swiftly
• Demonstrate a passion for gaming and a desire to contribute to creating exceptional gaming experiences

Responsibilities

• Maintain release pipelines for game development projects
• Coordinate and manage the release process for game builds, ensuring timely and stable deployments
• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated testing into the build process
• Monitor and troubleshoot build issues, providing quick resolutions to minimize downtime
• Optimise build performance and scalability to handle impact of increasing complexity and size of game projects on release pipelines
• Document and maintain release engineering best practices and procedures
• Provide support and training to development teams on release management tools and processes

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Support for team members nearly anywhere in the world