Job Description

Software Developer / DevOps Engineer - Pine Hosting Ltd (100% Remote)

About Pine Hosting

Pine Hosting is a game server hosting company offering solutions for popular titles such as Minecraft, Rust, Unturned, Project Zomboid, and Palworld, as well as dedicated server hosting. We own and operate our own infrastructure, delivering a seamless experience from billing to server deployment.

Position Overview

We are looking for a

Software Developer / DevOps Engineer

to develop and maintain our internal tools, integrations, and infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role requiring proficiency across multiple programming languages and platforms. You'll work on projects that directly impact our production systems and hosting clients.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance internal business applications (ROI tracking, sponsorship management) Develop and maintain WHMCS modules, hooks, and integrations Customize and contribute to Pterodactyl Panel and Wings Build Prometheus exporters and monitoring tools Manage Docker containers, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripts Maintain game server deployment configurations ("eggs") Ensure billing and provisioning systems remain synchronized Troubleshoot issues across the full technology stack

Required Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks:

C# / .NET 9.0 (ASP.NET Core MVC, Razor) PHP 8.2+ (WHMCS, Laravel) Python 3.11 (automation, monitoring) Go (Pterodactyl Wings) TypeScript / React (Pterodactyl Panel frontend)

Databases:

SQL Server, MySQL / MariaDB Experience with Dapper, Entity Framework, or similar ORMs

Infrastructure & DevOps:

Docker & Docker Compose GitHub Actions (CI/CD) Linux server administration (Ubuntu/Debian) Prometheus monitoring Network experience (Arista switches a plus)

AI-Assisted Development (nice to have):

Experience with GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex/ChatGPT, or similar Using AI to accelerate development, debug, or explore unfamiliar codebases

Platforms & Integrations:

WHMCS (billing customization) Pterodactyl (game server management) RESTful APIs, payment gateways (Stripe, Mollie)
Game Knowledge

Familiarity with game server administration is required. You should understand server deployment, management, and troubleshooting for at least one of the following:

Rust (Oxide/uMod, RCON) Minecraft (Java/Bedrock, Spigot/Paper, modpacks) Project Zomboid (dedicated server setup) Unturned (RocketMod, Workshop mods) Palworld (dedicated hosting)
Nice to Have

Experience with Hangfire or other job schedulers IPMI/BMC knowledge for server management YouTube API experience
Projects You'll Work On

PineColo:

Internal ROI calculator and datacenter hardware tracker

PineSponsors:

YouTube sponsorship management system

Pterodactyl Panel & Wings:

Customizations and integrations

WHMCS Integration:

Billing modules, promo systems, server provisioning

Prometheus Exporters:

Monitoring for internal services

TenantOS Hooks:

Network automation

Knowledge Base System:

Documentation automation
What We Offer

100% remote contractor role, flexible hours (subject to agreement) Work on a diverse tech stack and real production systems Opportunity to learn, innovate, and contribute to core infrastructure Competitive South Africa-based salary (R30,000-R50,000/month, depending on experience) Opportunities for bonuses, perks, and skill development

Type:

Full-Time, Permanent Contractor (Remote - Work from Home)

Hours:

Flexible, with overlap for core team collaboration

Salary:

R30,000 - R50,000/month depending on experience

To Apply:

Submit your application, including your resume and a short cover letter outlining your development/DevOps experience and game server knowledge,

via Indeed only

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R30000,00 - R50000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Share your Steam profile. What games have you put the most hours into, and have you ever run a server or developed plugins/mods? Do you have experience using AI coding agents like Claude Code, Gemini, or Codex inside Cursor or Zed? Tell us how you use them in your development workflow. Tell us about a project you're most proud of, whether personal, open-source, or professional. What did you build, what was your role, and what challenges did you overcome? Please share links to your GitHub profile and any portfolio or live projects.
Experience:

Developer: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote