Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Provide senior-level leadership and technical guidance to the Site Reliability Engineering team.
Develop and execute a comprehensive technical strategy for ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across GfK’s platforms, with a focus on the next-generation platform, GFKnewron.

Technical Expertise and Problem-Solving:

• Serve as the principal technical expert in all aspects of cloud engineering (especially Google Cloud Platform - GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), GitOps practices, monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana), and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
• Be the go-to person for resolving complex technical challenges and providing innovative solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Team Leadership:
• Oversee and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Guide the implementation of best practices in site reliability engineering, ensuring that the team stays at the forefront of technological advancements.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with software engineering teams to design robust architectures, ensuring that new features and updates are delivered reliably and efficiently.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to optimize cloud services and infrastructure solutions.
• Innovation and Automation: Drive the adoption of automation tools and practices (e.g., Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes) to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
• Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies that enhance system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Monitoring and Observability: Ensure comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions are in place for all systems, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Develop actionable alerts and dashboards using tools like Grafana to ensure fine-grained observability of the infrastructure

Security and Compliance

• Influence architectural decisions with a focus on security best practices, ensuring that all systems adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with security teams to identify and mitigate risks in the infrastructure.

Cost Management

• Work with financial teams to optimize cloud resource usage and minimize operational costs without compromising performance or reliability.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and other major cloud providers.
• Advanced knowledge of container orchestration systems like Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of GitOps practices and tools, with experience using Flux or similar platforms.
• Expertise in monitoring and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.

Programming Skills:

• Proficiency in high-level programming languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby for scripting and automation tasks.

Leadership and Communication:

• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities with a proven track record of guiding teams to meet business objectives.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

At GfK, you’ll be part of an innovative team driving the future of Site Reliability Engineering. We offer:

Cutting-edge Projects: The chance to work on groundbreaking platforms like GFKnewron.

Growth Opportunities: A dynamic environment where you can continuously develop your skills and leadership capabilities.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a skilled and dedicated team in an innovative setting.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications to [insert email address] with the subject line "Application for Principal Site Reliability Engineer".

This job description encapsulates the senior leadership and technical expertise required for the Principal Site Reliability Engineer role at GfK, reflecting a commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence in cloud engineering.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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