Senior Site Reliability Engineer

DocsBlogContactPricing CareersSenior Site Reliability EngineerLOCATION|Hydrolix | EMEA, RemoteJob DescriptionAt Hydrolix, we are revolutionizing the world of data management and analytics with our innovative cloud data platform, purpose-built for petabyte-scale datasets. Our mission is to help organizations drastically reduce data costs while increasing their data retention.We are looking for a  Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our dynamic Services team. In this role, you will contribute to the reliability and scalability of our cutting-edge platform, ensuring exceptional solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs. This is a highly technical, hands-on role that requires deep expertise in system reliability and automation.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Reliability: Deploy, maintain, and ensure a highly reliable fleet of Kubernetes clusters and Hydrolix deployments across multiple cloud platforms.Service Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain systems and processes to enhance the reliability, availability, and performance of our services.CI/CD Management: Build and optimize CI/CD tools and processes to ensure efficient and reliable deployments.Monitoring and Incident Response: Develop and manage monitoring, alerting, and incident response strategies to minimize downtime and enable rapid recovery.Root Cause Analysis: Conduct comprehensive root cause analyses for system failures, implementing long-term preventive measures.Automation and Efficiency: Automate repetitive tasks and optimize system performance to improve operational efficiency.On-Call Support: Participate in covering weekday business hours and once-monthly weekend shifts.Collaboration and Customer EngagementCross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with software engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to integrate reliability practices into every stage of the development lifecycle.Reliability Advocacy: Champion SRE best practices and foster a culture of operational excellence across the organization.Global Team Collaboration: Collaborate with a distributed team of engineers worldwide to provide round-the-clock support.Customer Support: Interface with customers to address and resolve reported incidents, ensuring a seamless user experience.Qualifications and SkillsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.5+ Years of ExperienceSRE Expertise: Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role, with a history of supporting complex distributed systems (minimum five years supporting complex distributed systems).Observability Tools: Experience with monitoring and debugging tools like Prometheus, Vector, Grafana, Superset, or Kibana.Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Linode).Database Knowledge: Experience with SQL databases; familiarity with PostgreSQL is a plus but not required.Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Rust.Linux Expertise: Strong experience with Linux systems, including performance tuning and system-level troubleshooting.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including customers and cross-functional teams.To apply, please fill out the form below and attach your resume. Requirement of cover letter / relevant references are subject to role, please see job description.We look forward to seeing how you can make an impact at Hydrolix.Apply Now First Name Last Name Your Email Phone Number (optional) Referral (optional) Message (optional) Resume (required) Upload Your Resume (PDF File, 5mb max) Additional Documents (optional) Upload Your Cover Letter or Other Docs (PDF File, 5mb max) Back to JobsHydrolix provides equal employment opportunities without regard to an applicant’s race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age,...