Site Reliability Engineer
About The Position
Pythian is building a next-generation Site Reliability Engineering team, and we’re looking for talented, motivated engineers who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments. As an SRE, you’ll design, deploy, and operate large-scale distributed systems across compute, storage, networking, and AI/ML environments. You’ll lead projects from architecture to automation to intelligent monitoring, collaborating with both clients and teammates to build resilient, high-performing infrastructure. If this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian, reach out to us and find out! Intrigued to see what a life is like at Pythian? Check out #pythianlife on LinkedIn and follow @loveyourdata on Instagram! Not the right job for you? Check out what other great jobs Pythian has open around the world! Pythian Careers
Requirements
- Experience with Google Cloud, plus IaC tools (Terraform).
- Strong knowledge of microservices, containers (Kubernetes, Docker), and networking.
- Hands-on experience with PKI, service mesh, and Linux systems administration.
- SRE mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
- All applicants must possess a TS/SCI with DoW and TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance
- The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Golang is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters, Istio service mesh, and Linux-based systems.
- Automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting.
- Build monitoring and observability solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
- Troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and system performance issues.
- Partner with AI/ML teams to ensure infrastructure readiness for model training and data pipelines.
- Participate in on-call rotations and postmortem reviews to improve system resilience.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Blog during work hours.
- Take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
- Substantial training allowance.
- Participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified.
- All the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS.
- An annual budget to personalize your work environment.
- Annual wellness budget.
- Generous amount of paid vacation and sick days.
- A day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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