Python Site Reliability Engineer

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent development

Education sponsorship

Flexible hours

Long service awards

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Python) to join the Provisioning and Deployment team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable automation for SaaS platforms, focusing on reliability and observability across distributed cloud environments.

The role requires 9–12 years in software/SRE/Platform engineering, strong Python and automation skills, and hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud services.

Qualifications

• 9 to 12 years of experience in Software/SRE/Platform Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with distributed systems and operations environments.
• Strong hands-on Python development and automation framework design.
• Experience building scalable automation and deployment systems.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and observability tooling.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python.
• Build automation solutions for provisioning, deployment, and operational workflows across cloud environments.
• Develop functionality to orchestrate complex cloud releases across data centers and regions.
• Maintain systems to deploy, scale, monitor, and operate enterprise platforms and databases.
• Mentor junior engineers on Python development and reliability best practices.
• Implement SRE practices focusing on reliability, observability, and operational excellence.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Ensure monitoring, alerting, and observability across distributed systems.

Skills

Python

SRE

Observability

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Python) to join our Provisioning and Deployment team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python development, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), automation frameworks, Kubernetes, and Observability. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation solutions that support mission-critical SaaS platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve deployment processes, operational efficiency, system reliability, and platform scalability across distributed cloud environments.

• Role: Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Python)
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: Between 9 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable automation frameworks using Python.
• Build automation solutions that support provisioning, deployment, and operational workflows across cloud environments.
• Develop and implement new functionality to orchestrate complex cloud releases across multiple data centers and geographic regions.
• Maintain and enhance systems used to deploy, scale, monitor, and operate enterprise platforms and databases dynamically.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver innovative automation solutions.
• Collaborate with database administration teams to understand operational requirements and implement scalable solutions.
• Develop tools and processes that improve reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve deployment consistency.
• Implement SRE best practices focused on reliability, scalability, observability, and operational excellence.
• Monitor production systems and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Troubleshoot complex platform, application, and infrastructure issues.
• Improve monitoring, alerting, and observability across distributed systems.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Support cloud-native infrastructure and containerized application platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers on Python development, automation engineering, and reliability best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 9 to 12 years of experience in Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Platform Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with distributed systems and operations engineering environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python development and automation framework design.
• Proven experience building scalable automation solutions and deployment systems.
• Strong understanding of Site Reliability Engineering principles and operational best practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale SaaS platforms and cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Experience implementing observability, monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation and deployment orchestration.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience troubleshooting distributed systems and production environments.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL database administration and support.
• Exposure to Golang development is desirable.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, engineering processes, and coding best practices.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to mentor, guide, and support junior engineers and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."