Job Details

About KOMODO

KOMODO works on products that shape the gaming and manga industries of the future. Our experience and talent enable us to bring revolutionary hardware like the Steam Deck to markets in Asia, develop and publish original games on Steam and consoles, and build a community of language learners around the globe with our upcoming manga platform.

We are a creative, passionate, and diverse team that loves introducing the world to something new with each of our products. We believe people are at their best when they play, and play is central to everything we do. If you have a passion for gaming and manga, we are the team to be on. If this sounds interesting, we are now hiring in our Tokyo and Honolulu studios and would love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Senior IT DevOps Engineer with a strong DevOps focus to join our growing team in Honolulu. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting all company functions, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our business-critical IT services. You will work closely with our colleagues based out of our Honolulu, Tokyo, and Seoul offices to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and automation processes that enable the future of gaming and manga products.

A successful candidate will have a passion for both technology and gaming/manga, alongside deep expertise in DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and automation tools. Your role will focus on enhancing our infrastructure with an emphasis on CI/CD, and seamless cloud operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Infrastructure & Automation: Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure).
2. CI/CD Pipelines: Build and manage automated pipelines for CI/CD to improve development workflows and delivery speed.
3. DevOps Practices: Establish and manage DevOps best practices for infrastructure-as-code, version control, and automation. Optimise deployment processes to ensure speed and reliability.
4. Networking & Security: Ensure the reliability and security of cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Manage DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and other networking services. Implement and monitor security practices to safeguard systems and data.
5. Collaboration Tools & Productivity Applications: Maintain and optimize cloud-based productivity tools/systems and identity & access management services.
6. Observability & Troubleshooting: Implement monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure optimal performance of critical business systems.
7. Documentation & Best Practices: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to cloud infrastructure, DevOps workflows, and operational procedures.
8. Vendor & Service Management: Engage with cloud vendors and service providers, ensuring cost-effective solutions and service rates.
9. Team Collaboration: Work closely with development, security, and operations teams to support project delivery and improve systems and processes.

Qualifications:

1. Fluent in English: Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
2. 5+ years of experience in systems administration or DevOps roles, ideally in fast-paced and cloud-focused environments.
3. Expertise in Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with cloud services and managing cloud infrastructure.
4. CI/CD and Version Control Expertise: Proficient using git for version control and collaborative development, alongside CI/CD tools to automate testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.
5. Cloudflare & CDN: Experience with Cloudflare for DNS management, CDN, DDoS protection, and security configurations.
6. Networking Skills: Strong understanding of networking principles (DNS, VPN, load balancing, firewalls) and associated security measures.
7. Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, or PowerShell, etc.) to automate tasks and workflows.
8. Cybersecurity Best Practices: Knowledge of security best practices and tools to protect cloud infrastructure and sensitive data.
9. Problem Solving & Initiative: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and improving processes.
10. Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively while working in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• 17 Observed Holidays
• Additional Holidays (Birthday Holiday, Game Launch Day Holiday, Summer Holiday - 5 business days, and a Winter Holiday - 7 business days)
• 12 days of PTO
• HMAA Medical Plan where we pay the full premium for you and all enrolled dependents
• Group Life, AD&D, and FSA
• Language Learning Free classes (Japanese, English)
• Company Events
• A Steam Deck will be provided to employees for their employment.
• Free Games and Manga

Some benefits will be available after the completion of the probationary period.