Devops SRE Engineer with Python

RIDIK Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDIK Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a DevOps SRE focused on automation to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability of critical infrastructure and applications.

You will champion infrastructure-as-code and robust CI/CD pipelines while applying SRE principles and collaborating with development teams to ensure DR readiness and secure software delivery. Proficiency with Kafka/MQ is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of progressive experience in DevOps, SRE, or technical infrastructure roles.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python/Java for automation and SRE tooling, with Linux administration experience.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD practices and DevOps toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and Jira with Agile methods.
• Strong understanding of SRE principles including SLOs, error budgets, monitoring, and incident management.
• Foundational to intermediate knowledge of Kafka and MQ messaging platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced SRE tooling and automation using Python/Java.
• Drive adoption and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance; implement preventive automation.
• Collaborate with teams to embed SRE, define SLOs, and ensure DR readiness.
• Provide secondary support for Kafka and MQ, including administration and troubleshooting.
• Conduct architectural reviews and guide best practices for reliability, security, and compliance.

Skills

DevOps SRE

Python

Java

Linux

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Jira

Agile

SRE Principles

Kafka

MQ

Monitoring

Automation

IaC

Tools

Kafka

MQ

Job description

Job Scope

The DevOps SRE, with a strong focus on automation, will be instrumental in driving the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of critical infrastructure and applications. This role champions a culture of automation, continuous improvement, and infrastructure-as-code to build robust SRE tools and enhance CI/CD pipelines. While prioritizing DevOps and SRE principles, the engineer will also possess foundational knowledge on messaging and middleware technologies like Kafka and MQ to ensure seamless integration and support across the ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced SRE tooling and automation solutions using Python/Java to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and developer productivity across the infrastructure lifecycle.
• Drive the adoption and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines, leveraging expertise in DevOps practices and tools to enable rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery and infrastructure provisioning.
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance and reliability, identifying and resolving complex incidents, and implementing preventative measures through automation and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed SRE principles, establish Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and ensure robust system architecture, scalability, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Provide secondary support and expertise for messaging and middleware platforms, including Kafka and MQ, assisting with administration, configuration, performance tuning, and incident resolution as needed.
• Conduct architectural reviews, identify infrastructure gaps, remediate network vulnerabilities, and guide application teams on best practices for operational excellence, security, and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in DevOps, SRE, or technical infrastructure roles, preferably within a banking environment supporting mission-critical systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python/Java for automation, ing, and SRE tool development, coupled with hands-on experience in Linux administration.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD practices, DevOps toolchains (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control (GIT), project management (Jira), and agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SRE principles, including SLOs, error budgets, monitoring, alerting, and incident management, with a proven track record of improving system reliability.
• Foundational to intermediate knowledge and hands-on experience with messaging and middleware technologies, specifically Kafka and MQ, including their administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a good understanding of ITIL processes and demonstrated leadership abilities in collaborating across teams to drive operational excellence.

Key Skills

• DevOps SRE
• MQ & Kafka