Site Reliability Engineer

luupli; Poland; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A social media app company is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to ensure the reliability and performance of their cloud-based infrastructure on AWS. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of AWS services, experience with Terraform, and proficiency in Python or Bash. This is an equity-only position with an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role.
• Extensive AWS knowledge and experience.
• Strong IaC expertise, especially in Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS and Terraform.
• Develop monitoring solutions to identify performance issues.
• Optimize system performance and reliability.
• Create automation tools using Python or Bash.
• Implement security best practices for the cloud.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Python

Bash

Networking principles

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Luupli is a social media app that has equity, diversity, and equality at its heart. We believe that social media can be a force for good, and we are committed to creating a platform that maximizes the value that creators and businesses can gain from it, while making a positive impact on society and the planet. Luupli started internal testing since June 2024 and getting ready for a commercial BETA testing from December 2024, with the hope of launching fully summer of 2025

Role Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team. As an SRE, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based infrastructure and services, primarily hosted on AWS. If you have a passion for problem-solving, a deep understanding of AWS services, hands-on experience with Terraform, and proficiency in scripting with Python or Bash, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Infrastructure Design and Automation
   • Collaborate with software engineering and operations teams to design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS and Terraform.
   • Implement and enhance infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using Terraform to ensure reproducibility and scalability of infrastructure components.
2. Monitoring and Incident Management
   • Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to proactively identify performance bottlenecks, system outages, and other potential issues.
   • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis efforts to drive continuous improvement and prevent future incidents.
3. Reliability and Performance Optimization
   • Optimise system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency through continuous monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
   • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve system resilience.
4. Scripting and Automation
   • Utilise Python or Bash scripting to create and maintain automation tools for various operational tasks and deployments.
   • Implement and improve continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
5. Security and Compliance
   • Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices for securing cloud infrastructure and services.
   • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
6. Deployment and Release Management
   • Support CI/CD pipelines for application deployments and updates.
   • Contribute to the design and implementation of deployment strategies that promote zero-downtime releases.
7. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
   • Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for infrastructure configurations, processes, and incident resolution procedures.
   • Participate in knowledge sharing with team members to enhance overall expertise and skill sets.

Requirements

1. Education and Experience
   • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
   • Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role.
2. Technical Skills
   • Extensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.).
   • Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, with a focus on Terraform.
   • Proficient in scripting with Python or Bash for automation and operational tasks.
   • Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols.
   • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.
3. Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities
   • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
   • Analytical mindset to proactively identify potential system weaknesses and performance bottlenecks.
4. Collaboration and Communication
   • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
   • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation

This is an equity-only position, offering a unique opportunity to gain a stake in a rapidly growing company and contribute directly to its success.