Cloud Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud and System

TikTok; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Cloud Site Reliability Engineer to enhance and manage global infrastructure systems. Candidates should have experience with Unix/Linux, cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud, and proficiency in languages such as Java and Python. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced environment, making it ideal for problem solvers who thrive under challenge.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree) with 3+ years of experience in Computer Engineering or related major.
• 3+ years of experience working with Unix/Linux systems.
• 2+ years of experience with Public Cloud Platforms.
• 2+ years experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++.
• 2+ years experience with essential system-level apps.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate global infrastructures including large-scale systems.
• Develop tools and automation for optimization of global infrastructure.
• Participate in technical operations to address performance issues.
• Assist with lifecycle management of infrastructure services.

Skills

Unix/Linux systems

Public Cloud Platforms

Programming in Java/C++/Go

Scripting in Shell/Python

System-level apps (DNS, Nginx)

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Ansible

Job description

Overview

Cloud Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud and System. Our Infrastructure Engineering team supports the company\'s fast growth by building and operating hyper-scale datacenters, managing the life cycle of the server fleet, providing cloud solutions, and developing various infrastructure services to ensure they are scalable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Build, expand, and operate global infrastructures, including large-scale systems in public and private clouds, data centers, and content delivery networks.
• Build tools, automation, visualizations, and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global infrastructure.
• Work in a fast-paced environment. Participate in technical operations and rotations in response to performance and reliability issues.
• Help improve the whole lifecycle of infrastructure services from inception and design throughout development to deployment, user support, and refinement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Master’s degree (or Bachelor\'s degree) with 3+ years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related major.
• 3+ years of experience working with Unix/Linux systems from kernel to shell and beyond, with experience working with system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols.
• 2+ years of experience working on Public Cloud Platforms, familiar with basic components of cloud products. Experience in building solutions with AWS, Google, OCI, or other cloud services.
• 2+ years experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Go, or scripting experience in Shell and Python.
• 2+ years experience with essential system-level apps, like DNS, APT, LDAP, Nginx, CI/CD, Ansible, Packer, etc.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience in system and data security.
• Self-driven and capable of coping with ambiguity and moving projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve real-world problems in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, and building automation and tools for large-scale systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• The passion for solving problems.
• Patience for supporting cases.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok\'s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok\'s mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We\'re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.