Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Site Reliability Engineering, Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Python, Linux

Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Gurgaon, Chennai

We are seeking a talented and motivated Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our organization.

The Lead SRE will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, capacity planning, and performance of our infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, system administration, containerization, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure and services on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Automate manual work using scripting/programming languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell, particularly within cloud environments
Utilize automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and Ansible/Chef to streamline deployment, monitoring, and management of systems and applications in the cloud
Monitor system performance, proactively troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and performance using Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
Participate in capacity planning and scalability assessments to support business growth, focusing on cloud resource optimization
Implement containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, particularly in cloud-native environments
Ensure compliance with security best practices and standards to safeguard data and systems in the cloud
Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies and practices to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency in the cloud
Document processes, procedures, and configurations to maintain system integrity and facilitate knowledge sharing
Provide on-call support and participate in incident management & response activities as needed

Requirements

8-13 years of experience in a similar role
Prior leadership experience or team management skills
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience with automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and Ansible/Chef
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies
Knowledge of security practices and standards in cloud environments
Experience with SLI, SLO, SLA, and Error Budget concepts
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Excellent documentation skills

Nice to have

Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Contributions to open-source projects