Game Hosting Engineer

About the Role

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time

Ultahost is expanding its gaming division and is looking for a talented Game Hosting Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and optimizing game server environments using control panels like WISP and TCAdmin .

If you're passionate about gaming infrastructure, server performance, and delivering smooth multiplayer experiences, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Install, configure, and manage game server panels such as WISP and TCAdmin
• •Deploy and maintain dedicated and VPS-based game servers for various titles
• •Monitor game server health, uptime, and performance
• •Troubleshoot server and network issues related to multiplayer hosting
• •Handle game-specific configurations, mods, and plugin support
• •Collaborate with support teams to resolve player and customer issues
• •Optimize resource usage and ensure high-performance hosting environments
• •Contribute to automation of game server provisioning and updates
• •Set up, configure, and maintain game servers to support multiplayer gameplay.
• •Monitor server performance and ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• •Configure network settings to ensure low-latency and stable connections for players.
• •Implement load-balancing strategies to distribute traffic effectively.
• •Protect servers from cyber threats such as DDoS attacks.
• •Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy standards.
• •Manage anti-cheat systems to maintain a fair gaming environment.
• •Perform load testing to identify bottlenecks in server performance.
• •Optimize server configurations to handle high player counts efficiently.
• •Debug and resolve server crashes or connectivity issues in real-time.
• •Design and manage player data storage systems with high efficiency and security.
• •Maintain regular database backups and recovery plans.
• •Coordinate with customer support teams to address server-related player issues.
• •Provide technical documentation and training to internal teams as needed.
• •Leverage content delivery networks (CDNs) for optimized game asset distribution.
• •Set up monitoring tools to track server health and resource usage.
• •Generate regular performance and incident reports for stakeholders.
• •Research and implement new technologies to improve server performance and scalability.
• •Identify opportunities to streamline server operations and reduce costs.

Requirements:

• •2+ years experience managing game servers and control panels (WISP, TCAdmin, etc.)
• •Strong understanding of Linux and Windows server environments
• •Familiarity with popular multiplayer games (e.g. Minecraft, Rust, CS:GO, FiveM, etc.)
• •Knowledge of containerization, firewalls, port forwarding, and DDoS protection
• •Scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell, etc.) is a plus
• •Self-motivated, problem-solver, and passionate about online gaming
• •Advanced knowledge of Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server.
• •Experience in game server panels such as TCAdmin, WISP , vCenter, etc.
• •Server setup and management for popular games such as Minecraft, CS:GO, Rust, ARK.
• •Server Configuration: Optimizing configurations to meet game engine requirements.
• •Containerization: Using tools like Docker and Kubernetes to containerize game servers.
• •Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and other relational or NoSQL databases.
• •Data Storage and Optimization: Ensuring secure and efficient storage of player data.
• •Backup and Recovery: Implementing effective database backup strategies.
• •Latency and Ping Management: Minimizing delay for smooth gameplay.
• •Load Testing: Testing server performance under heavy traffic conditions.
• •Optimized Coding: Creating configurations to reduce resource consumption.
• •Log Analysis: Analyzing logs to identify and resolve errors.
• •Monitoring and Alert Systems: Using tools like Prometheus and Grafana for real-time server monitoring.
• •Error Management: Quickly addressing server crashes or bugs.

Why Join Ultahost?

• •Work with a fast-growing global hosting provider
• •Be a key part of our game hosting product line
• •Flexible remote work environment
• •Competitive salary and career growth opportunities