Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

What you will do:

• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of multiple technical domains, providing guidance on both technical and operational challenges faced by the team.
• Lead by example in conducting design reviews, simplifying complex problems for execution, and overseeing the technical direction for significant projects. Mentor and provide support to fellow engineers.
• Champion a culture of SecDevOps, influencing teams across the company to adopt practices that enhance system security and reliability.
• Define and lead technical roadmap and cross-organizational projects to align with company goals and industry trends.
• Engage with team members and stakeholders to define clear service level indicators, objectives, and error budgets, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, proactively addressing technology bottlenecks and driving solutions.
• Serve as the primary contact during critical incidents, showcasing your ability to swiftly diagnose and resolve issues, minimizing financial impact.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives, documenting insights and best practices, and contributing to internal forums and communities of practice.
• Possess and share expert knowledge on a wide range of SRE principles, including reliability, scalability, observability, performance, security, and enterprise system architecture
• Experience leveraging generative AI in a production environment
• Experience in Agile development and leading Agile ceremonies

What you bring to the role:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, with a proven track record in technical leadership roles.
• 5 years experience working in AWS, Linux/Unix administration, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• AWS Professional and/or Specialty Certification preferred
• Expert knowledge in automation and scripting (Python, Bash)
• Expert knowledge of CI/CD practices and IaC  (ie. Terraform, Gitlab, Argo)
• Demonstrated ability to lead during high-pressure situations and complex problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding a team towards success.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving technical challenges, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.