Senior SRE & Automation Engineer - Multi-Client Consultant

N8TiVe Consulting; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a talented Senior Site Reliability Engineer to work remotely, driving automation and cloud infrastructure solutions across Fortune 500 clients. Join an experienced team dedicated to delivering high-impact technical projects and enjoy diverse opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

100% Remote work with flexible scheduling

Diverse technical exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SRE/DevOps experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong background in infrastructure and application-level reliability engineering.
• Experience with high-availability systems and disaster recovery implementation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Kubernetes operations and manage Docker clusters.
• Design and maintain multi-cloud infrastructure for AWS and Azure.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for automation workflows.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Python

Ansible

Tools

Docker

Linux/Unix

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Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Site Reliability Engineer and Automation Specialist to join our consulting practice as a remote contractor. This role involves delivering high-impact engineering solutions across multiple enterprise client environments, requiring deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, database systems, and automation development.

This is a unique opportunity to work as an embedded engineer across diverse technical stacks while contributing to critical infrastructure and automation initiatives for Fortune 500 clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Kubernetes Operations: Perform Docker and Kubernetes clusters vulnerability management, includingHelm chart development, and deployment automation

- Multi-Cloud Expertise: Design and maintain infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments

- Database Management: Support complex database ecosystems including MongoDB, GraphQL, Oracle DB, and custom data pipeline architectures

- CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and maintain sophisticated automation workflows and deployment pipelines

Automation & Development

- Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC solutions

- Custom Tooling: Create bespoke automation tools and scripts for client-specific requirements

- Monitoring & Observability: Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions and alerting systems

- Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across distributed systems

Client Delivery & Collaboration

- Sprint-Based Development: Participate in agile development cycles with rapid iteration and delivery

- Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on architecture decisions and best practices

- Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation and runbooks

- Stakeholder Communication: Interface directly with client teams and provide regular progress updates

Required Technical Skills

Core Infrastructure

- Kubernetes: Expert-level experience with cluster management, Helm charts, operators, and security

- Cloud Platforms: Deep knowledge of AWS and Azure services, networking, and security models

- Container Technologies: Docker, container registries, image security, and optimization

- Linux/Unix: Advanced system administration and troubleshooting skills

Database & Data Systems

- NoSQL Databases: MongoDB administration, optimization, and clustering

- Relational Databases: Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL performance tuning and management

- Data Pipeline Architecture: Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data streaming, and analytics platforms

- API Technologies: GraphQL, REST API design, and integration patterns

Automation & DevOps

- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates

- Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, or Chef

- Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Go

Monitoring & Observability

- Alerting: PagerDuty, OpsGenie, or equivalent

Required Experience

Professional Background

- 5+ years of SRE/DevOps experience in enterprise environments

- Proven track record of delivering automation solutions that reduce operational overhead

- Experience working as a consultant or contractor across multiple client environments

- Strong background in both infrastructure and application-level reliability engineering

Specific Expertise

- Vulnerability Management: Experience with CVE remediation, security scanning, and compliance

- High-Availability Systems: Design and maintenance of mission-critical applications

- Disaster Recovery: Implementation of backup, recovery, and business continuity solutions

- Capacity Planning: Resource optimization and scaling strategies

Communication & Reporting

- Daily Synchronization: Provide detailed daily progress reports and maintain constant communication

- Real-Time Collaboration: Available for impromptu discussions and rapid response to issues

- Transparent Delivery: Clear visibility into all work products, code commits, and technical decisions

- Proactive Communication: Surface issues, risks, and opportunities before they become problems

Work Approach

- Self-Directed: Ability to work independently while maintaining tight coordination

- Quality-Focused: Commitment to best practices, code quality, and documentation standards

- Adaptable: Comfortable context-switching between different client environments and technical stacks

- Results-Oriented: Focus on measurable outcomes and client value delivery

What We Offer

Professional Growth

- Diverse Technical Exposure: Work across cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading platforms

- Client Variety: Exposure to different business domains and technical challenges

- Continuous Learning: Stay current with latest tools, practices, and industry trends

- Technical Leadership: Opportunity to influence architecture and strategy decisions

- 100% Remote: Work from anywhere with flexible scheduling

- Cutting-Edge Projects: Contribute to innovative solutions and next-generation platforms

- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside senior engineers and technical leaders

- Fast-Paced Environment: Dynamic workload with opportunities for rapid skill development

Application Requirements

Technical Assessment

Candidates will be evaluated on:

- Live Coding Session: Demonstrate automation scripting and problem-solving abilities

- Architecture Discussion: Present approach to complex infrastructure challenges

- Case Study Review: Walk through previous SRE implementations and lessons learned

Please provide:

- GitHub/GitLab Profile: Showcase relevant automation tools and infrastructure code

- Client References: Previous consulting or contractor relationships (anonymized as needed)

- Technical Writing Samples: Documentation or blog posts demonstrating communication skills

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Ready to make an impact across multiple enterprise environments?

We're looking for someone who thrives in dynamic, technically challenging situations and can deliver exceptional results while maintaining seamless collaboration. If you're passionate about reliability engineering and automation at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply: Send your resume, portfolio links, and a brief cover letter explaining your approach to multi-client SRE consulting.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

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