Lead Site Reliability Engineer (Azure)

Office in Pune

Site Reliability Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Site Reliability Engineer with a focus on Azure environments to join our team.

In this crucial role, you will leverage your expertise to enhance the reliability and scalability of our cloud-based platforms, ensuring efficient operation and optimal performance. This position involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to migrate existing services to the OpenShift platform and make our infrastructure Cloud agnostic. As a leader, you’ll guide your team in creating resilient systems and processes that support both internal and external customers relying on our desktop applications and services.

Responsibilities

Oversee migration of services to OpenShift and work towards making our infrastructure Cloud agnostic
Run pipelines using Azure DevOps for environment configuration and application deployment
Leverage Python, bash, and PowerShell to automate routine and complex tasks
Implement and manage Kubernetes and container-based environments
Monitor cloud resources efficiently and improve system performance in line with SLI metrics
Debug and resolve operational issues swiftly and effectively
Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure system reliability and security
Mentor team members and lead by example in maintaining best practices for site reliability
Continuously assess, improve and optimize existing system architecture and applications
Stay up-to-date with technological advancements and integrate innovative tools and techniques

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer with a development background
1+ years of relevant leadership experience
Proficiency in Linux and Docker with hands-on experience in Kubernetes
Capability to use at least one of the following scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
Background in infrastructure management including networking and operating systems
Familiarity with monitoring tools in cloud environments and understanding of SLI concepts
Familiarity with Azure and/or GCP as cloud service providers

Nice to have

Experience working with Windows
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, particularly Azure DevOps
Understanding of Istio and GitOps tools like ArgoCD