Site Reliability Engineer

Cape Town Full-time R40,000 - R60,000 / Month
(R480,000 - R720,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be the backbone of our operations, focused on automating processes and resolving incidents that affect system performance. Your technical expertise will guide our reliability strategies, and your keen analytical skills will help enhance our infrastructure. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about combining software engineering with systems engineering to create a more reliable service for our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in capacity planning and performance tuning tasks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on outages and service failures.
  • Enhance disaster recovery and backup strategies.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions.
  • Help in identifying and resolving technical debt within systems.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Master's degree is a plus
Experience
  • 5 years of experience in DevOps or SRE roles
Technical Skills
  • Python
  • Kubernetes
Soft Skills
  • Proactive Mindset
Certifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified DevOps Engineer
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with Automated Testing: Knowledge of testing methodologies and frameworks for reliability.
  • Open-source Contributions: Active participation and contributions to open-source projects.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Professional development opportunities

Company Culture

  • Open Communication: We prioritize transparency and open communication among all team members.
  • Inclusive Environment: We foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and collaboration.
  • Innovation Focus: Our culture encourages innovative thinking and problem-solving.
Status: Open