Site Reliability Engineer - DevOps Focus

At Software Guidance & Assistance we are looking for a DevOps engineer!

Our tech stack:

AWS, Lambda, Architect, Azure, CI/CD, Cloud, CloudWatch, Datadog, DevOps, Django, Docker, Dynatrace, EC2, ELK, GitLab, IAM, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Python, SQL, Security, Serverless, Terraform, microservices, numpy, pandas

Requirements:

• Over 8 years of hands-on experience in Site Reliability, DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS Cloud Services (ECS, EC2, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and infrastructure integration.
• Strong familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or Jenkins.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation).
• Expertise in monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Dynatrace, ELK).
• Understanding of microservices, serverless architectures, and containerization (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Your responsibilities are:

• Architect, deploy, and sustain AWS and Azure infrastructures with a focus on reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and swift incident response.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins) to facilitate continuous software delivery and automation.
• Implement and uphold Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance deployment processes and improve production reliability.
• Contribute to the application codebase for resilience, performance optimization, and observability best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for architectures, design patterns, and configurations.
• Partner with Dev, QA, and AppSecOps teams to advance automation, consistency, and security enhancements.
• Conduct incident triage, root cause analysis, and develop lasting solutions to production challenges.
• Continuously refine standards, tools, and processes for enhanced platform reliability and efficiency.

Software Guidance & Assistance - More about us and the role:

At Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), we are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for a direct placement assignment with one of our esteemed financial services clients located in mid-town New York City. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing 2-3 days onsite each week. Our firm is dedicated to solving complex IT challenges through a personalized, boutique approach, and we pride ourselves on matching consultants like you with over 1,000 engagements annually. Join a diverse team built on core values such as exceptional service, employee growth, quality, and integrity. We are a women-owned business committed to fostering a culture where you can bring your authentic self, pursue your passions, and thrive in your career.