Develop tools for consumer game production, including launchers, data-entry utilities, Unreal Engine editor extensions, converters and checkers, while supporting middleware and OSS adoption.
About this role
This freelance role is part of the information systems function providing IT services to internal staff. The work centers on designing, building, and operating internal servers and storage, including virtualization infrastructure and file-server storage.
The day-to-day responsibilities include building Linux and Windows virtual servers on the virtualization platform and providing them to internal users. The role also operates file-server storage by responding to error logs and monitoring capacity. When incidents occur, the position identifies and analyzes causes and supports recovery. It also proposes and implements operational improvements and efficiency measures, handles troubleshooting, and responds to inquiries from internal staff.
Required experience includes at least three years of practical experience building and operating Linux or Windows servers. Applicants must have knowledge enabling them to build and operate physical servers and file-server storage, as well as experience handling troubles and responding to staff inquiries.
Preferred experience includes building and operating Active Directory, WSUS, large-capacity file-server storage, VMware virtualization platforms, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Dell servers and storage, monitoring software, and log-management systems. Experience designing, building, and operating public cloud environments such as AWS or GCP is also welcomed. The posting additionally mentions experience preparing administrative and presentation materials and working for an SIer or IT vendor.
The role supports infrastructure used by staff so that game development teams can focus on development. The posting seeks people who work effectively in teams, take responsibility, proactively identify and complete tasks, consider users' perspectives, propose improvements or system replacements, and maintain a strong interest in learning.
The work locations are offices in Shibuya and Meguro, Tokyo. Working location, workload, and compensation are to be discussed during the interview. Compensation is listed as a monthly range of 250,000 to 900,000 yen, with details subject to consultation. The posting lists communication, training, health, meal, and other support programs, including internal training, study programs, influenza vaccination, lunch assistance, free soft drinks, and other benefits.
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