Site Reliability Engineer

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a motivated Site Reliability Engineer to join our talented team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. You will work closely with software engineers to enhance system reliability and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Review system architecture and recommend improvements.
• Advise on capacity planning for future growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects.
• Lead initiatives to enhance system security and data protection.
• Ensure the robustness and scalability of our services.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in infrastructure operations and site reliability engineering

Technical Skills

• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Network protocols and security

Soft Skills

• Adaptability
• Attention to detail

Certifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with Terraform: Hands-on skills in Infrastructure as Code (IAC) with Terraform.
• Background in security best practices: Knowledge of data protection and network security protocols.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and optical benefits
• Generous retirement plan with company match
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Professional development opportunities

Company Culture

• Diversity: We celebrate diversity and believe it empowers our workforce.
• Flexibility: Offering flexibility enables our employees to balance personal and professional lives.
• Positive Environment: We aim for a positive, healthy work atmosphere where everyone feels valued.