Sr. Site Reliability Engineer / Chicago, IL - Hybrid (Tue, Wed & Thu)

$125,000 - $140,000/Yr

Datamaxis LTD - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

The Sr. Site Reliability Engineer will be responsible for managing and monitoring systems and infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. This role requires a strong understanding of application layers, system design, and various DevOps tools, with a focus on ensuring the reliability and performance of services. The position involves working in a hybrid environment, requiring on-site presence three days a week, and providing 24x7 on-call support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor systems and infrastructure hosted on-premises and in the cloud.
• Understand different layers of application and system design, including networking concepts and microservice architectures.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain complex technical systems and architectures.
• Administer Kubernetes platform, deployments, and services.
• Utilize common DevOps tools such as Docker, GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, SonarQube, and JFrog.
• Proficiently use at least one APM tool like Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk Signal Fx, AppDynamics, or Azure Monitor.
• Write simple to moderately complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, and alarms, preferably in Bash, Python, Groovy, or PowerShell.
• Provide 24x7 on-call, 2nd and 3rd level support to troubleshoot day-to-day issues.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering environments with 7 years of cloud and microservices experience.
• Experience in administering Kubernetes resources and associated AKS services.
• Understanding of Azure subscriptions and cost models.
• Good understanding of DevOps and SRE principles and concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate self-learning capabilities and initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups and multiple time zones.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred certification areas: Azure Cloud Fundamentals, any industry-recognized Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps Certifications.

Benefits

• Salary range of $125,000 to $140,000 with a 10% yearly bonus.