Senior Site Reliability Engineer : 26-02282

Akraya, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer to develop and manage platform services for secure, high-compliance government environments. You will design scalable solutions, automate processes, and ensure platform reliability and security.

The role requires independent delivery of complex projects, mentoring engineers, and deep expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Kubernetes and cloud platforms like AWS.
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Construct and secure platform services for FedRAMP High and IL5 environments.
• Automate federal promotion workflows for auditable and efficient deployments.
• Develop safe rollout strategies with validation and rollback mechanisms.
• Create standardized platform patterns for streamlined service onboarding.
• Collaborate with other teams to unblock federal build-outs and ensure platform adoption.

Skills

Python

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Primary Skills: Kubernetes (advanced), Terraform (advanced), AWS (advanced), CICD systems (advanced), Python (intermediate)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

Location: (PST) San Jose, Ca

Pay Range: $55.00 Per hour-$60.00 Per hour

Job Summary

This role seeks a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer to develop and manage critical platform services for secure, high-compliance government environments. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions, enhancing automation, and ensuring the reliability and security of our platform. The ideal candidate will independently drive complex projects and mentor less experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construct and secure platform services for FedRAMP High and IL5 environments.
2. Automate federal promotion workflows for auditable and efficient deployments.
3. Develop safe rollout strategies with validation and rollback mechanisms.
4. Create standardized platform patterns for streamlined service onboarding.
5. Collaborate with other teams to unblock federal build-outs and ensure platform adoption.

Must-Have Skills

1. Proven experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms like AWS.
2. Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
3. Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Industry Experience

Experience working with regulated environments such as FedRAMP or DoD is highly preferred.