Site Reliability Engineer

Johannesburg Full-time R50,000 - R70,000 / Month
(R600,000 - R850,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join us as a Site Reliability Engineer, where your skills will be pivotal in ensuring the stability and functionality of our cloud platforms. You will engage in proactive monitoring, incident management, and systems optimization. This role suits someone passionate about leveraging automation and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality services and contribute to a strong collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize infrastructure resources to ensure high availability.
  • Take ownership of troubleshooting and debugging issues across various platforms.
  • Work with DevOps to maintain a seamless integration between development and operations.
  • Utilize monitoring tools for performance visibility and alerts.
  • Establish best practices for IT security and interface with compliance requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvements and foster innovation among engineering peers.
  • Assist in onboarding new services and technologies into existing infrastructures.
  • Mentor junior team members on SRE practices and incident handling.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Master's degree is a plus
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in IT or software engineering with a focus on SRE practices
Technical Skills
  • Cloud Technologies
  • Automation Tools
  • Monitoring Solutions
Soft Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
Certifications
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes): Knowledge in deploying and managing containerized applications.
  • Scripting Knowledge (Python, Bash): Proficiency in scripting languages for automation tasks.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We encourage innovative thinking and foster a culture of creativity.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment for all employees.
Status: Closed