Code Wizards Group is one of the world's leaders in Game Tech, supporting some of the world’s leading gaming and esports companies with innovative backend and infrastructure solutions.
Within the Group lie Multiplayer Wizards, whose sole responsibility is to help game studios to run and operate their game infrastructure seamlessly for the players.
To continue our success, we’re seeking a highly motivated technical individual to join the 24x7 Game Services Operations Centre (GSOC), as a Game Operations Analyst. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and continuous operation of some of the biggest games in the world!
You will be responsible for monitoring game functionality, backend systems, connectivity, error logs, and concurrent user counts (CCU), and making sure that the game is playable.
This position requires someone detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of responding swiftly to and communicating well about any issues that arise.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Someone who can serve as the first point of contact for internal and external technical support teams, working with our customers to keep their games stable
• Provide clear and concise updates to internal teams and customers about ongoing incidents or system status.
• Document and manage incidents from detection to resolution, ensuring that all steps are logged and communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor the performance and functionality of our gaming platforms, including backend systems, game servers, network connectivity, and player numbers.
• Track and report on game metrics such as player counts to ensure the platform can handle load requirements and maintain optimal performance.
• Work closely with DevOps, development, and QA teams to report issues and ensure timely resolution. Participate in retrospective reviews to identify areas of improvement.
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 environment with rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Diving in technically, running through runbooks or creating fixes in productions systems
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Experience of creating and managing Virtual Machines.
• Proficient understanding of Linux Systems.
• Broad exposure of IT infrastructure, networks, and game system architecture, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Familiarity with work management systems, for example JIRA, PagerDuty, Incident.io and Freshdesk
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and think critically under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience using monitoring and logging tools (For example, Grafana, Prometheus, Alertmanager)
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
SCHEDULE:
• 12.5 hours rotating shift pattern between days and nights – Including bank holidays and weekends
Do you love the games industry, having a constant technical challenge and working with
smart folks on interesting problems? Come
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Games Operations Analyst in Elgin employer: Code Wizards Group
At Code Wizards Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. As a Senior DevOps Engineer in Theale, you'll benefit from our commitment to employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment that values your contributions to the gaming industry. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant location.
