Site Reliability Engineer

Ryan Specialty, LLC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Specialty, LLC is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to join our Mumbai-based team. You will help design, deploy, and operate scalable systems for our InsurTech platform The Connector, focusing on reliability, performance, and efficient data flows.

You will containerize legacy components, implement modern observability, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams across time zones. A strong Linux background and cloud experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Site Reliability, DevOps, or related roles.
• Experience with Linux systems, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, resilient systems using modern tech including serverless, event streams, and Kubernetes.
• Containerize and migrate legacy components to cloud-native environments.
• Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve observability and reliability.
• Identify reliability risks and ensure secure, high-performing systems.
• Promote industry best practices like CD, safe production testing, and branch by abstraction.
• Debug complex distributed systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Automate repetitive operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Contribute to post-incident reviews and process improvements.
• Foster a culture of reliability and continuous learning.

Skills

SRE/DevOps experience

Bash scripting

Linux troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud platforms (GCP/Azure)

Observability mindset

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary:

Join our dynamic and highly collaborative agile team, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our premier InsurTech solution, The Connector. Our platform enables clients to obtain quotes and issue policies within minutes, featuring automatic document creation, electronic signing, and efficient data collection. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of software engineering and systems engineering, contributing to the design, deployment, and operation of scalable systems. You'll use observability tools, automation, and industry best practices to maintain and enhance the performance and reliability of our systems. Your work will emphasize continuous improvement, learning, and knowledge sharing, enabling us to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Location: Mumbai - India

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, resilient systems using modern technologies, such as serverless architecture, event stream processing, and Kubernetes
• Assist in modernizing legacy systems by containerizing applications and services, helping to migrate them into scalable, cloud-native environments
• Develop and maintain tools for monitoring, alerting, and incident response to ensure system reliability and uptime
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate feedback from observability tools, creating more robust and dependable solutions
• Proactively identify and address potential reliability risks, ensuring systems are secure and performant
• Help to enable industry best practices, including branch by abstraction, safe testing in production, and continuous delivery
• Debug and diagnose complex issues across distributed systems, ensuring effective resolution and root cause analysis
• Automate manual and repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency and reduce potential for human error
• Contribute to post-incident reviews and retrospectives, driving improvements in processes and systems
• Champion a culture of reliability and continuous learning within the organization

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of cumulative experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Systems Engineering/Ops or Software Development roles
• Cross-functional experience is a benefit
• 1-2 years of experience with programming in one or more programming languages i.e. Bash Scripting
• 1-2 years of experience working with systems administration (Ops/Infrastructure) or networking
• Demonstrated experience in working with Linux systems and troubleshooting performance or application-related issues
• Experience building and managing containers using tools such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes, with a focus on developing scalable, portable, and maintainable applications
• Hands-on experience in managing large-scale distributed systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively across time zones and teams
• Proven ability to design and implement solutions from inception to production
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform and Azure is highly desirable

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred; Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines are preferred. Equivalent work experience and professional certifications in relevant areas will be considered

Disclaimer:

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization.

Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions.

Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.