Site Reliability Engineer

Questhiring; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) in Gurgaon. The ideal candidate will drive the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems. Responsibilities include leading a team of SRE/DevOps engineers, designing highly available systems on Azure, and automating infrastructure using Terraform. The role demands strong experience in SRE, Kubernetes, Docker, and excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. This is a hybrid position that offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficiency in Shell / Bash scripting.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of SRE/DevOps engineers.
• Design and implement highly available systems on Azure.
• Drive incident management and root cause analysis.
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform and scripting.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and containerized environments.
• Ensure system monitoring and observability practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for delivery.
• Drive performance and cost optimization.

Skills

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

Kubernetes

Docker

Shell / Bash scripting

Monitoring and alerting tools

CI/CD pipelines

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Lead SRE (Site Reliability Engineer)

Location: Gurgaon (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead SRE to drive reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Azure-based SRE environments, along with proven leadership capabilities in managing teams and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of SRE/DevOps engineers
• Design and implement highly available, scalable, and reliable systems on Azure
• Drive incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), and system improvements
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform and scripting (Shell/Bash)
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and containerized environments (Docker)
• Ensure system monitoring, alerting, and observability best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders for smooth delivery
• Drive performance optimization, cost optimization, and reliability improvements
• Own team management, mentoring, performance reviews, and appraisal cycles

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker
• Proficiency in Shell / Bash scripting
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Leadership & Management

• Proven experience in leading teams and people management
• Experience in appraisal cycles, performance management, and mentoring
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What We’re Looking For

• Ownership mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
• Strong collaboration and leadership abilities