Site Reliability Engineer

Are you passionate about building robust and scalable cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your problem-solving skills can truly shine? We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who can seamlessly blend technical expertise with innovative thinking to ensure our systems run smoothly and efficiently. If you have a knack for optimizing performance and safeguarding our digital assets, and you're eager to collaborate with talented teams to push boundaries in cloud technology, we want you on board! Join us in transforming the way we deliver exceptional cloud services to our clients. 

What You'll Do: 

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and performance of our cloud infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and managing scalable applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud-native tools. You'll leverage your expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform to automate infrastructure deployment and management. With a keen eye for detail, you'll monitor system health and troubleshoot issues using Datadog, ensuring our services meet high availability standards. Collaborating closely with development teams, you'll contribute to building resilient microservices architectures and enhance our CI/CD pipelines for efficient code integration. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in securing our environments by managing secrets with HashiCorp Vault and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Your innovative solutions and proactive approach will help us continuously improve our systems and delight our clients with seamless digital experiences. 

We are unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future for this position.  

Candidate must be based in the metropolitan area of our hub city Columbus, OH. Position will primarily allow for remote working 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience 

Educational Background: 

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience. 

Critical Skills: 

• 3-5 years in Site Reliability Engineering or similar role. 

• Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). 

• Proficient in Kubernetes and ArgoCD for application deployment and management. 

• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, especially Terraform Cloud. 

• Expertise in HashiCorp Vault for secure storage and secrets management. Familiar with service mesh technologies like HashiCorp Consul. 

• Experience with Datadog for monitoring and troubleshooting. 

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. 

Preferred Skills:  

Cloud-Native Tools and Practices: 

• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and Docker containerization. 

• Knowledge of microservices architecture in cloud environments. 

Security and Compliance: 

• Familiar with cloud security best practices. 

• Experience managing compliance standards in cloud infrastructure. 

Problem Solving and Debugging: 

• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex system issues. 

• Capable of root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

• Excellent collaboration skills with development teams and stakeholders. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation. 

Adaptability and Continuous Learning: 

• Willingness to stay updated with industry trends and SRE practices. 

• Ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies. 

Certifications (Preferred): 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. 

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD). 

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate or Vault Associate. 

Additional Qualities: 

• Experience with AWS or GCP is a plus. 

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps culture.