Black Forest Games is part of the fastest growing publisher in Europe, Embracer Group, and the biggest studio of THQ Nordic Vienna. Our last release was the highly successful remake of ‘Destroy All Humans!’.

Here in the south of Germany, directly at the French border, we combine the creative freedom and culture of an independent studio with the financial security of a big publisher.

We are an international team and we foster diversity. Sharing this mindset is a must for us. We are happy for every candidate who contributes to the diversity of our team.

SYSTEM ADMINSTRATOR (F/M/D)

As a System Administrator in Black Forest Games’ IT team you will be able to pick up tasks from potential wide topics including Linux, Infrastructure, Networking, Software Development Environments, 3D Software, various Open Source Software and a range of Operating Systems and devices in use by the development teams as well as contribute to our hybrid cloud effort.

Responsibilities

• Operate and expand Linux and Windows infrastructure
• Assist teams with deploying their workloads into cloud and on-premises environments
• Improve monitoring and automation systems
• Build and maintain highly available systems
• Administration and support for software, engineering platforms, utilities and tools
• Assist engineers and content creators with problem-solving
• Continuously update technical documentation

Requirements

• Experience or willingness to troubleshoot Windows and/or Linux OS,
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Good programming knowledge in one major language but preferable in: Python, C#, Powershell, Bash
• Comfortable learning about modern open-source technologies and tools
• Solid English language skills, comfortable communicating verbal and in writing
• Solid understanding of security principals and best practices

Pluses

• Education: BS in Computer Science or similar field, lots of experience is just as good
• Experience in automation and deployment tools
• Familiar with topics covered in LPIC-1 or LPIC-2

Assessment

• CV, personal references
• Work samples (optional if programming related. Only submit code that you wrote and own)
• 1st online video call with HR and Lead of the role
• Test task (about 4-8 hours, can be spread over two/three days).
• 2nd on-site interview (if possible, otherwise second online)

Please send your application here

What else do we offer?

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary
• Green office, fresh fruits, free coffee, drinks and lunch several times a week
• Additional free health insurance
• Pension plan
• Mental Health Support
• Free Accident insurance
• Fitness area in the studio
• Stability of a strong publisher paired with creative freedom of an independent studio and the chance to work with a great team in an open culture where your opinion and input is always welcome and considered, beyond your dedicated task.

Why join Black Forest Games?

We are a team with a long history of looking for long-term companions – we are hiring for the studio, not for the project. This is an important part of our company philosophy. Talent is always welcome no matter where you are from. We offer a family-friendly work life balance and a lot of flexibility.

Here you can work on IPs known worldwide and have a hand in shaping them