Senior Site Reliability Engineer Remote

Responsibilities

• Optimize Linux-based operating systems to ensure high performance for production services and distributed systems
• Implement advanced telemetry solutions using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk to enhance monitoring and organizational capabilities
• Troubleshoot complex issues in Kubernetes, establishing best practices and standards for the team
• Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash and Python to improve operational workflows
• Develop and manage container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes or EKS, sharing expertise with the team
• Design and maintain high-performance cloud infrastructure with AWS to ensure availability and reliability
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and enhance team efficiency
• Provide strong leadership and foster a collaborative team environment through effective communication and ownership
• Encourage continuous learning and professional growth within the team, cultivating a culture of improvement and curiosity
• Offer technical mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring clarity and efficiency in communication
• Strategically manage disaster recovery and capacity planning to maintain system scalability and resilience
• Automate deployment processes using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to increase productivity and reliability
• Integrate open-source technologies such as Cassandra, Kafka, Postgres, Solr, and Redis to strengthen SRE practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent practical experience
• At least three years of hands-on experience as a Site Reliability Engineer
• Proficiency in Bash for scripting and automation tasks
• Experience using Grafana for monitoring and visualization
• Strong understanding of Linux systems and their optimization for production environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) for managing web server infrastructure
• Knowledge of Prometheus for monitoring and alerting in distributed systems
• Proficiency in Python for developing automation and improving operational workflows
• English language proficiency at a B2 level or higher, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and designing scalable cloud solutions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and their integration into system architecture
• Expertise in Kubernetes for container orchestration and management
• Experience with Splunk for advanced telemetry and log management
• Knowledge of Terraform and Terraform Cloud for infrastructure as code and deployment automation
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving complex system issues

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills