Site Reliability Engineer

Hala; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of their systems. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in maintaining complex distributed systems, and be proficient in tools such as MongoDB, Kubernetes, and Terraform. This role offers substantial responsibility within a diverse team and a culture that promotes autonomy and innovation, along with competitive compensation packages.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Annual learning stipend

Diverse culture

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in maintaining complex distributed systems.
• Strong skills in optimizing infrastructure and automating operational tasks.
• Ability to conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and reliable infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams on software development lifecycles.
• Automate routine tasks to improve system efficiency.
• Provide 24/7 support during on-call rotations.

Skills

Incident management

Monitoring

Deployment automation

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

MongoDB

PostgresDB

ArgoCD

FluxCD

Grafana

Prometheus

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Job Summary

Result-oriented Site Reliability Engineer with 4-8 years of experience in maintaining and improving the reliability, scalability, and performance of complex distributed systems. Proficient in using industry-leading tools and technologies to optimize infrastructure and automate operational tasks. Skilled in incident management, monitoring, and deployment automation. Strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities, ensuring seamless operations for high-traffic FinTech applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing scalable and reliable infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of HALA applications
• Collaborating with development teams to integrate reliability and resilience into the software development lifecycle.
• Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to identify areas of improvement and prevent future system failures.
• Implementing monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Automating routine tasks to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention, contributing to overall system efficiency.
• Participating in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support and quick resolution of critical incidents.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in system reliability and security.

Technical Knowledge

• Senior knowledge in managing MongoDB and PostgresDB
• Expert knowledge in managing and implementing ArgoCD or/and FluxCD
• Expert knowledge Grafana and Prometheus
• Senior knowledge in Cloud Platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS, GCP)
• Expert knowledge Kubernetes and Containers
• Expert knowledge in Terraform and Ansible

What We Offer You

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now