Site Reliability Engineer

Pretoria FULL TIME R62,500 - R79,167 / Month
(R750,000 - R950,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will ensure high system reliability and performance across our applications. This role involves proactive monitoring, incident response, and capacity planning to keep our services running smoothly. Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact our business.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and enhance cloud infrastructure for system optimization.
  • Actively monitor performance metrics and respond to any anomalies.
  • Work with development teams to implement changes that improve reliability.
  • Manage incident responses and maintain incident management protocols.
  • Engage in service level management and enforce reliability standards.
  • Conduct regular system health checks and backups.
  • Enhance deployment pipelines for continuous integration.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows.
  • Lead discussions on reliability and performance enhancements.
  • Train staff on DevOps practices and reliability improvements.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant technical disciplines
  • Master's degree preferred
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps
Technical Skills
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
Certifications
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • ITIL Foundation Certification
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience in observability tools: Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring solutions.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages: Proficient in scripting languages like Python or Bash.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible working conditions and hours
  • Opportunities for skill development and training

Company Culture

  • Inclusive Atmosphere: Diversity is key, and we provide an inclusive environment where every voice is valued.
  • Work-Life Balance: We prioritize well-being to ensure our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Passion for Technology: A passion for emerging technologies and solutions drives our culture.
Status: Open