Site Reliability Engineer

Cape Town FULL TIME R45,000 - R60,000 / Month
(R540,000 - R720,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance our infrastructure. You will work closely with development teams to improve the reliability and scalability of our systems. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee system architecture and enable best practices in a DevOps environment.
  • Monitor production systems for anomalies and maintain system health.
  • Engage with software development teams to understand application architecture.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to increase reliability.
  • Support and mentor junior team members in operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with IT security teams to address potential vulnerabilities.
  • Lead incident post-mortems to improve future response strategies.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred
Experience
  • 5-7 years experience in systems reliability or engineering
Technical Skills
  • Monitoring Tools (Prometheus/Grafana)
  • CI/CD Implementation
Soft Skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Effective communication
Certifications
  • Google Professional DevOps Engineer
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Familiarity with Cloud Security Practices: Understanding of security principles and practices related to cloud environments.
  • Experience with serverless architectures: Knowledge in building and maintaining serverless applications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Work-life balance initiatives with flexible hours
  • Support for continuous learning and certification programs
  • Team-building and bonding activities

Company Culture

  • Diversity and Inclusion: Our team thrives on a diverse workforce; we welcome individuals from all backgrounds.
  • Work-life Balance: We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees.
Status: Open