Description:

Carry1st is Africa’s leading games publisher and monetization platform, helping top global companies grow players and revenue in high-potential markets.
The company operates the region’s fastest-growing web shop for top-ups of digital content and a payment platform that boosts revenue up to 10x in markets with low credit card penetration but high demand for digital goods.
Partners include Activision, EA, Riot Games, and Netease, and the company is backed by investors like a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony, and Nas.
As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and maintaining dynamic systems that can automate development and handle millions of daily active users.
You will optimize AWS/K8S cloud environments for improved performance, security, and cost management.
You will deploy automation tools (CI/CD) to facilitate the development and deployment of builds.
You will build and maintain development, staging, and production environments.
You will establish and conduct advanced load testing to emulate large-scale scenarios.
You will design procedures for system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
You will secure, store, and tightly control access to tokens, passwords, certificates, and encryption keys.

Requirements:

You should have 4+ years of experience working as a DevOps Engineer in the AWS environment, with experience in managing Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
You must have experience with technologies such as RabbitMQ, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, Terraform, and Vault.
You should possess the ability to develop and manage scripts using Python, Groovy, or Golang.
You need to demonstrate self-motivation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a distributed team environment.

Working at Carry1st offers a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a diverse and global team operating fully remotely across 25+ countries.
You will have the opportunity to build awesome, industry-changing products every day.
You can grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech.
You will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world with international teammates.
You will own shares in the company, enabling you to benefit from the value you create.
Additional perks include co-working excursions to meet colleagues in cities around the world, awesome equipment to work effectively, and a remote working allowance of $600 per year to optimize your WFH experience.
You will have access to learning and development opportunities, including courses, conferences, and training events.
You can participate in regular company social events to relax and connect with teammates.
You will enjoy a paid day off on your birthday.