Site Reliability Engineer (Travel across UK & Overseas)

Roc Search GmbH; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to design and optimize platform solutions in the Defence and Security Sector. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines, and strong automation skills. This role offers exciting international travel opportunities. If you are passionate about creating resilient and scalable platforms, we encourage you to apply now!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Expertise in container orchestration, particularly Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize Kubernetes environments for application deployment.
• Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployment cycles.
• Implement monitoring solutions to maintain system health.
• Manage version control repositories and drive automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to align platform capabilities with project requirements.
• Provide best practices guidance for platform use.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Willing to travel internationally to support deployments.

Skills

Kubernetes configuration

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Version control (Git)

Automation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Site Reliability Engineer (Travel across UK & Overseas)

Eligible for SC Clearance: required

Salary: £60,000-£67,000

Location: Farnborough

Are you passionate about building resilient, scalable platforms that make a real difference?

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Reliability Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge platform solutions within the fast-paced and impactful Defence and Security Sector.

This is a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects worldwide, ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure, reliable, and high-performing, with the added excitement of travel across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize Kubernetes environments for resilient, scalable application deployment.
• Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar, to accelerate deployment cycles.
• Implement and manage monitoring solutions such as Prometheus and Grafana to maintain system health.
• Manage version control repositories, and drive automation initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.
• Collaborate closely with platform and development teams to align platform capabilities with evolving project requirements.
• Provide guidance on best practices for platform use, supporting ongoing platform maintainability, security, and performance enhancements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve platform offerings.
• Be willing to travel internationally to support deployments, integration, and client engagements when necessary.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles.
• Expertise in Kubernetes configuration and container orchestration.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Strong understanding of version control systems, preferably Git.
• Demonstrated success in automation projects to enhance operational reliability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work seamlessly across teams.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and solving complex problems.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed to support project deliverables.

Embark on a career that challenges and rewards in equal measure. If you're ready to make a global impact with your platform expertise, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your professional journey!