Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Socket.dev; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union seeks an engineer to maintain and enhance the reliability, availability, and performance of its systems by implementing best practices and collaborating with development teams to ensure smooth operations.

The role involves designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems, automating tasks for stability, and working independently on complex challenges that significantly impact the organization, within a culture that offers competitive pay and generous benefits.

Job description

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Maintain and enhance the reliability, availability, and performance of Navy Federal’s systems and services by implementing best practices and collaborating with development teams to ensure smooth operations. Design and implement reliable, fault-tolerant systems, as well as monitor and automate tasks to ensure system stability and efficiency. Work independently to interpret and develop solutions to complex business challenges that have a significant impact on the function or branch. Specialized skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques. Recognized as an expert in own area within the company.

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodations:

If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.

Disclaimers:

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

Bank Secrecy Act:

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.