Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) | KL

Hunters International; Klang City; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in Malaysia is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of critical services. The role requires proficiency in Mandarin, programming skills in Python, Golang, or Java, and strong expertise in system architecture and design. The engineer will collaborate with diverse teams to implement efficient automation tools and troubleshoot performance issues. The remuneration is up to MYR 19,000 based on relevant experience, with the opportunity for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mandarin to liaise with stakeholders from China.
• Experience in system architecture and design prioritizing reliability and scalability.
• Understanding of SRE principles including SLOs, SLIs, and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement resilient system architectures supporting high availability.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to establish best practices in system reliability.

Skills

Mandarin

Python

Golang

Java

SRE principles

Linux system administration

Troubleshooting

Networking concepts

Performance optimization

Scripting or automation

Job description

As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of critical services. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring robust, scalable, and responsive infrastructure. This role emphasizes strong system architecture and design principles, focusing on key SRE practices such as Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and the reduction of operational toil. You will collaborate closely with diverse teams to drive reliability improvements and foster a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement resilient system architectures that support high availability and scalability.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Define, track, and analyze SLOs and SLIs to ensure reliability and performance meet business needs.
• Conduct thorough post‑mortem analyses following incidents, driving continuous improvement through root cause identification and solution implementation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish best practices in system reliability and incident management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to database performance, network connectivity, and deployment failures, including diagnosing problems at the underlying platform level (e.g., Kubernetes, virtual machines).
• Ensure that issues are resolved within the stipulated Service Level Agreements (SLAs), maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across systems, providing actionable recommendations for enhancements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of processes and incident responses to support knowledge sharing and compliance.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Mandarin is a must, in order to liaise with stakeholders from China.
• Proficiency in programming languages such asPython, Golang, Java, or similar, focusing on operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience insystem architecture and design, prioritizing reliability, and scalability.
• Strong understanding ofSRE principles, includingSLOs, SLIs, toil reduction, and incident post‑morts.
• Experience withcloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their operational management.
• Strong expertise inLinux system administration.
• Proven experience introubleshooting application support issues with a focus on performance and connectivity.
• Familiarity withnetworking concepts and effective troubleshooting techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience inscripting or automation for system administration tasks.
• Knowledge ofnetworking concepts and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Hands‑on knowledge ofcloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services.
• Familiarity withDevOps practices and frameworks, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and containerization.

Location

To be based in client's site (Klang Valley)

Remuneration

Up to MYR 19,000 (Based on relevant experience)

Consultant in Charge

May Chong | *********@hunters-in.com | 012 280 1717

This is a contract position with the possibility to be absorbed as a permanent staff.