Senior Build Engineer

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size.  

We are a diverse and global team, striving to be inclusive and innovative. We seek a passionate Senior Build Engineer to join our team and support the development of a AAA game in its pre-alpha phase.

Key Responsibilities (5)

1. Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable build pipelines for Unreal Engine-based projects across PC and console platforms.
2. Diagnose and resolve complex build failures and performance bottlenecks; proactively identify areas for automation and improvement.
3. Collaborate with technical leadership to establish and enforce CI/CD best practices and deployment standards across game teams.
4. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for build workflows, automation tools, and deployment processes.
5. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting knowledge-sharing across the team.

1. 5+ years of build engineering or DevOps experience in the games industry, with a focus on Unreal Engine and multiplatform development.
2. Expertise in Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools, including pipeline design, maintenance, and optimization.
3. Advanced scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and orchestration of builds and infrastructure.
4. Deep understanding of version control systems (Perforce, Git) and branching workflows in large-scale game projects.
5. Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to operate in a globally distributed Agile environment and influence cross-discipline initiatives.

Nice to Have 

1. Shipped multiple AAA titles on modern console platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and/or PC.
2. Experience with scalable build farm infrastructure, cloud-based builds (e.g., GCP/AWS), and tools like Incredibuild or FastBuild.
3. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code practices (Terraform, Ansible) and telemetry systems for build monitoring and diagnostics

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.