Site Reliablity Engineer

Orbital Witness; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A groundbreaking AI company in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to help scale their cloud infrastructure and improve reliability. In this role, you will design and implement robust infrastructure on Azure, manage Kubernetes and Docker environments, and establish CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years in a related role, along with strong Python skills. The company offers a competitive salary and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary of £82,000 - £104,000

Matched pension contributions and equity options

Flexible working hours and location

25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)

Professional equipment and personal development budget

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a DevOps, SRE, or related role.
• Expertise with a major cloud provider, preferably Azure.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain a robust cloud-based infrastructure on Azure.
• Use k8s and Docker to manage containerized applications.
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for automation.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Kubernetes

Python

Docker

CI/CD tools

Monitoring and logging tools

Strong scripting

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

👋 We are Orbital, an AI company on a mission to automate the legal side of real estate transactions. By pairing cutting‑edge AI technology (including the best‑performing models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google) with deep legal expertise, we’re reshaping how the world’s most valuable asset class is transacted.

Already trusted by thousands of lawyers and real estate professionals in the UK 🇬🇧 and now expanding rapidly in the US 🇺🇸. Firms including Clifford Chance, BCLP, and Vinson & Elkins, as well as in‑house legal teams at companies like Tesla, use our platform to move faster, reduce risk, and deliver clarity to clients.

Backed by leading investors and industry giants, we’re scaling globally. That means big challenges, high autonomy, and the chance to make an outsized impact.

Our Vision 👀
Real estate transactions shouldn’t depend on lawyers poring over endless documents. We’re building automated solutions that make deals faster, more transparent, and more accessible.

Our Values

Bold & Ambitious ⚡️ – changing an industry takes courage.

Power to our People 💪 – we trust exceptional people to own outcomes.

Question or Commit 🙋 – debate openly, decide quickly.

Eat that Frog 🐸 – tackle the hardest problems first.

Role Overview 🔎

We’re hiring our second SRE to help scale our platform and reliability efforts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help design, implement, and manage our infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production operations from the ground up. You’ll have autonomy in shaping our tech stack, defining best practices, and building scalable systems that will set the foundation for future engineering growth. If you thrive in startup environments and enjoy the blend of software engineering, operations, and infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll get a chance to: 👩💻 👨💻

• Set Up and Manage Infrastructure
  • Design, build, and maintain a robust, cloud‑based infrastructure on Azure.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
  • Have ownership of our system’s reliability and scalability, laying a strong foundation for our engineering environment.
• Deploy and Orchestrate Containers
  • Use k8s and Docker to manage containerized applications, ensuring high availability, scaling, and resource optimisation.
  • Set up and manage k8s clusters to support reliable and scalable infrastructure.
• Develop CI/CD Pipelines
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate our build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Collaborate with development teams to streamline code integration and ensure high‑quality releases across the board.
• Implement Monitoring and Incident Management
  • Set up proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to detect and resolve issues before they impact users.
  • Develop and refine incident response protocols and conduct root cause analyses to continuously improve system reliability.
• Foster Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams, especially software engineering, to instil and grow a DevOps culture.
  • Document processes, systems, and configurations to ensure scalability and facilitate knowledge sharing as the team grows.

You should apply if:

• You have the experience and technical skills to build a solid foundation:
  • 4+ years in a DevOps, SRE, or related role with hands‑on experience building and maintaining infrastructure.
  • Expertise with a major cloud provider (preferably Azure).
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and Kubernetes ecosystem tools, such as Terraform, Kubernetes, and FluxCD.
  • Solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container management.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions) and experience setting up automated workflows.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or DataDog.
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and tooling.
• Software Engineering Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on Python as a primary programming language.
  • Proficiency in writing clean, scalable, and efficient Python code, adhering to best practices and design principles.
• Python Development Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of Python libraries, frameworks, and modules relevant to SRE, such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI for building resilient services and applications.
  • Familiarity with Python’s async capabilities and experience working with asynchronous programming to optimise system performance.
• You’re motivated by ownership and impact:
  • You’re ready to take ownership of critical systems and be the go‑to person for system reliability.
  • You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and proactively seek solutions.
• You have strong collaboration and communication skills:
  • You can work effectively with stakeholders, document processes clearly, and explain technical concepts to non‑technical team members.

🔒 Security is everyone’s responsibility at Orbital. We ask all team members to follow our security policies, complete regular awareness training, and handle sensitive data with care in line with ISO 27001 standards. Spot something unusual? Reporting risks or incidents quickly helps us maintain the strong culture of security and compliance we all depend on.

💡 At Orbital, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We especially welcome applications from people who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, or if the right role isn’t listed yet, we’d still love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of £82,000 - £104,000
• Matched pension contributions and equity options in a fast growing start‑up
• Flexible working hours and location
• 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Professional equipment and personal development budget along with training opportunities to learn and develop your skills
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• An inclusive community enjoying all‑company off‑sites, lunches, and socials