Site Reliability Engineer

Jobgether

9h • $118,000 - $158,000 • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Site Reliability Engineer in United States.
This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of complex systems across cloud and on-premises environments. The Site Reliability Engineer will work closely with development, operations, and product teams to design and maintain resilient infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, and manage containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters. You will proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot critical issues, and optimize operational processes to maintain high service availability. This position involves hands-on management of large-scale data centers, automation of deployment workflows, and integration of observability tools. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in both infrastructure engineering and operational best practices. Success in this role directly impacts system uptime, operational efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering or a related field focused on production systems and service delivery.
• Strong Linux systems expertise, including configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with containers, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipeline management and GitOps workflows, including ArgoCD, Helm charts, and automation tools.
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Proven ability to manage large on-premises data centers with hundreds of bare metal servers and VMs.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, protocols, and configuration management tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex system issues.
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, highly available infrastructure using containers, microservices, and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot reliability issues, and ensure optimal operation of both cloud-based and on-premises systems.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows, including ArgoCD, Helm charts, and Kustomize configurations for efficient software deployment.
• Implement configuration management processes using tools like Ansible to ensure consistent environments across data centers.
• Operate and optimize high-throughput Kafka clusters for event streaming, including replication, partitioning, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to influence system design, operational policies, and best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, architectural diagrams, and incident response procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and conduct blameless post-mortems for critical incidents.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $118,000–$158,000 USD, depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Employer-paid income protection benefits including life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) and employer match, plus Roth options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and potential bonuses.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company-observed holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program and additional perks such as commuter benefits, discount programs, and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level