Site Reliability Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in site reliability engineering with a focus on data platforms — your experience includes operating large-scale systems and ensuring their reliability and performance. You are proficient in Kubernetes and have hands-on experience with Hadoop, OpenSearch, and Kafka, which allows you to effectively manage and optimize data workflows.

You are skilled in monitoring systems and services, identifying performance bottlenecks, and proactively addressing sources of instability in distributed systems. Your analytical mindset helps you understand how complex systems fail, and you are adept at implementing solutions that enhance resilience and reliability.

You enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and are comfortable working in a remote environment — your communication skills enable you to support users effectively and remove roadblocks that hinder productivity. You are also passionate about mentoring peers, sharing your technical knowledge, and helping others grow in their roles.

Desirable

Experience with automation tools and streamlining operational tasks is a plus, as is familiarity with incident management processes. You may have experience with cloud platforms or other data processing frameworks, which would further enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Wikimedia, you will be responsible for operating and optimizing systems that support our data-oriented teams. You will design and implement new systems and solutions, ensuring they scale to meet demand while simplifying operations through standardization and automation. Your role will involve monitoring system performance, optimizing resource utilization, and collaborating with client teams to support their initiatives.

You will investigate incidents and lead efforts to migrate services to Kubernetes, enhancing our infrastructure's reliability. Your proactive approach will help identify and address potential issues before they impact users, ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to travel for team gatherings and conferences, fostering connections with colleagues across the globe.

What we offer

Wikimedia provides a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. We value your contributions and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our mission to provide free knowledge to the world and make a meaningful impact through your work.