Site Reliability Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have a strong background in site reliability engineering with at least 5 years of experience in building and maintaining scalable systems. Your expertise in Java and Python allows you to develop robust solutions that enhance system reliability and performance. You are familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, which you have used to streamline deployment processes and improve system resilience.

Your experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, equips you with the skills to manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructures. You understand the intricacies of CI/CD pipelines and have worked with tools like Gradle and Apache Maven to facilitate continuous integration and delivery. Your knowledge of build tools and package managers, including sbt and npm, enables you to support diverse development environments effectively.

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact users. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensures that you can communicate effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align on objectives and deliver high-quality solutions.

You are passionate about improving software delivery processes and have a keen interest in DORA capabilities, which you have applied in previous roles to enhance team performance. You thrive in environments that value continuous improvement and are eager to contribute to the success of your team and organization.

Desirable

Experience with observability tools and practices is a plus, as you will be involved in enhancing the visibility of systems and applications. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices will help you integrate seamlessly into our team culture.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing the reliability and performance of our software delivery systems. You will work closely with development teams to implement best practices for CI/CD, ensuring that our toolchain is efficient and effective. Your expertise will guide the optimization of build and test processes, enabling faster feedback loops for developers.

You will lead initiatives to improve observability across our systems, leveraging your knowledge of monitoring and logging tools to provide insights into system performance. Your contributions will help identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement, allowing the team to make data-driven decisions.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will partner with various teams to align on objectives and share knowledge. You will mentor junior engineers, helping them develop their skills and understanding of site reliability engineering principles. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

You will also be involved in incident management, responding to outages and performance issues with urgency and a focus on resolution. Your analytical skills will be crucial in conducting post-mortems and implementing changes to prevent future incidents.

What we offer

We provide a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere within the United States. Our team values collaboration and communication, ensuring that you have the support you need to succeed. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth, encouraging you to expand your skills and advance your career.

At Gradle, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to improving software delivery for teams around the world. You will have the chance to work with leading companies and contribute to open-source projects, making a meaningful impact in the software development community.