Site Reliability Engineer

Gqeberha FULL TIME R41,667 - R50,000 / Month
(R500,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

Are you a tech enthusiast with a knack for reliability and system performance? We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance our cloud infrastructure and ensure exceptional service uptime. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a key role in driving continuous improvement in our software environments.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and maintain documentation for infrastructure and operational processes.
  • Provide technical guidance on capacity planning and service scalability.
  • Establish security protocols and compliance measures for cloud environments.
  • Participate in retrospectives to drive continuous improvement on outage responses.
  • Train and mentor junior staff in SRE methodologies and technologies.
  • Collaborate with support teams to ensure effective troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field
  • Relevant certifications are advantageous
Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in Operations or Development with an SRE focus.
Technical Skills
  • Automation Tools (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
Certifications
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Previous experience in a startup environment: Ability to adapt quickly and contribute positively to a growing team.
  • Familiarity with incident response processes: Understanding of best practices to resolve outages and service disruptions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
  • Pension plan with attractive contributions from the company.
  • Work-life balance initiatives and wellness programs.
  • Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

Company Culture

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We prioritize building an inclusive culture and celebrate diverse perspectives.
  • Community Involvement: Our team is involved in community initiatives and promotes social responsibility.
  • Supportive Environment: We create a supportive work environment where everyone can succeed.
Status: Open