Senior Site Reliability Engineer Chennai, India
Senior Site Reliability Engineer Description
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our Organization.
The Senior 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.
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Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud infrastructure and services on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Automate manual work using scripting/programming languages (Python/Bash/PowerShell, etc.) within cloud environments
- Implement and manage automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible/Chef) and processes for streamlined deployment, monitoring, and management of systems and applications in the cloud
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues proactively, and ensure high availability and performance
- Utilize observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog) for monitoring, alerting, and logging to identify and address potential issues
- Participate in capacity planning and scalability assessments to support business growth and cloud resource optimization
- Manage containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, particularly in cloud-native environments
- Ensure compliance with security best practices and standards in the cloud
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and practices to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency
- Document processes, procedures, and configurations for knowledge sharing and system integrity
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong background in software engineering and system administration
- Proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with scripting/programming languages (Python/Bash/PowerShell)
- Experience with automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible/Chef)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of security practices and standards in the cloud
- Familiarity with SLI, SLO, SLA, and Error Budget concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Nice to have
- Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Prior experience in a leadership role in an SRE team
We offer
- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
- Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
- Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
- Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
- Focused individual development
- Benefit package:
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible benefits
- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)
