Senior Site Reliability Engineer

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized financial firm is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer in Glasgow. You will work within the HashiVault squad to enhance user experience and drive the transition to Google Cloud. Responsibilities include implementing new features, managing service delivery, and supporting the automation of processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Google Cloud and Kubernetes, with strong communication and analytical skills. Join a culture focused on ownership and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive employee benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• 7+ years in managing applications and services in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Vault services to customers running in Google Cloud.
• Onboard new tools to support business needs.
• Participate in design discussions and Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Kubernetes

IaaC with Terraform

Automation scripting languages (Python or Bash)

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

Jenkins for CI/CD

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Glasgow

As a senior SRE you would be joining our growing HashiVault squad as part of the strategy to offer more services and a better user experience to our clients. The current squad has been running for 4 years and have people from several locations including New York, Montreal and Glasgow. We are adding more engineers in EMEA and require an SRE to help us create the same culture of ownership and independence which exist in our current squad. You will be working to implement new features, deal with user requests and reduce repeatable tasks allowing us more time for strategic initiatives. In particular, you will be a major driver of our push to Google Cloud which is due to go live in 2026.

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for delivering Vault services to customers running in Google Cloud
• You will work with the Vault squad supporting Engineering & Operational tasks, ranging from service delivery, automation, DevOps tasks and supporting an on-call rota
• Working with the Vault squad & wider Technology stakeholders, you will support the continuous improvement of our services through the development of automation scripting and effective observability solutions.
• Enforce adherence to architectural standards/principles, global product-specific guidelines, usability design standards, etc.
• Working with Technology teams, you will onboard new tools to support business needs and integrate with the Morgan Stanley eco system.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews and the various Agile ceremonies to help us produce the best product possible
• You will deliver knowledge sharing across our Vault squad & Data Protection chapter, providing documentation, presentations and internal postings

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes
• 7+ years of experience in implementing technological solutions, managing applications and services in an enterprise environment
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience of IaaC with Terraform
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience of Helm
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience of automation scripting languages such as Python or Bash
• Solid communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Skills that will help you in the role

• Experience with HashiCorp Vault
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD
• GCP certifications such as Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• Hashicorp certifications such as Terraform Associate, Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional, Vault Associate, or Vault Operations Professional
• Experience migrating application workloads into GCP and/or GKE

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.