Site Reliability Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to join our growing team in Manchester. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in maintaining high-availability systems, automating deployment processes, and ensuring optimal application performance. You will work across various teams to implement best practices in reliability and performance, providing support for our cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee disaster recovery processes and business continuity.
• Monitor system performance metrics and uptime.
• Enhance security practices across our cloud environment.
• Document and communicate operational best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the team.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Master's degree is preferred

Experience

• 4+ years in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or related fields

Technical Skills

• Linux Administration
• Monitoring Tools

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving
• Communication Skills

Certifications

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with Terraform: Hands-on experience in creating and managing infrastructure using IaC principles.
• Understanding of security practices: Knowledge of best security practices for cloud infrastructure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Employee assistance programme
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement

Company Culture

• Innovation and Creativity: We encourage creativity and innovation at all levels, empowering our team to think outside the box.
• Mentorship and Learning: We foster a culture of mentorship where knowledge sharing is the norm.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working options to our employees.