DevOps Engineer

Cyprus, relocation.

HyperHug is an international game development company that brings the joy of pure gameplay to the next level. Our games are being played by more than 50 million people all over the world. Our people work worldwide from Cyprus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Indonesia. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us create even better games.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead SRE/DevOps Engineer to join our team and ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our global infrastructure. You will play a key role in managing high-load environments, mitigating DDoS attacks, coordinating security updates, and maintaining centralized node management for distributed systems.

What you will do:

• DDoS Mitigation: Design and implement strategies to prevent, detect, and mitigate DDoS attacks.

• Incident Management: Handle severity updates and ensure rapid incident response and resolution.

• Centralized Node Management: Deploy, configure, and manage a centralized node control system for efficient infrastructure governance.

• Security Updates: Regularly apply security patches and updates to ensure system integrity and compliance.

• Database Deployment: Set up and maintain databases in a highly available and fault-tolerant architecture.

• Global Service Management: Manage and monitor servers across multiple regions, including US-based servers, ensuring consistent uptime and performance.

• High-Load Infrastructure: Design and maintain scalable solutions to handle high traffic loads and ensure system resilience.

• Pipeline Management: Ensure CI/CD pipelines run smoothly for reliable application deployment.

• Security Best Practices: Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect infrastructure and data.

• Node Lifecycle: Maintain, update, and scale nodes efficiently while minimizing downtime.

What we expect from you:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in a high-load production environment.

• Hands-on experience with DDoS mitigation tools and practices.

• Strong knowledge of centralized node management systems.

• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar).

• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

• Experience with database deployment and management.

• Solid grasp of security principles and experience applying security patches and updates.

• Ability to manage distributed servers, including US-based environments.

• Excellent problem-solving and incident response skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

What we offer:

• The chance to shape and influence an ambitious multiplayer survival shooter for mobile platforms

• A strong, supportive team passionate about creating great games

• Competitive salary

• Monthly lunch allowances via Wolt

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Relocation support to Cyprus, including visa and housing assistance

• A flexible work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth

• A culture that values creativity, initiative, and collaboration