Site Reliability Engineer

KKR; Clarksville (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

KKR in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer for a part-time role focused on reliable tech outcomes. You will own critical features from development to production and collaborate across a friendly, backstopped team.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, coordination with remote teams, and hands-on work with Packer, Kafka, and ELK Stack to keep systems stable and scalable. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong data interpretation skills and ability to translate findings into recommendations.
• Experience with ELK Stack and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk).

Responsibilities

• Carry a people-centered Packer feature through code freeze without breaking KKR stability.
• Turn vague technology tickets into crisp, testable Splunk acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate releases with stakeholders across Clarksville, TN and remote teams.
• Pair with technology analysts so Kafka models match real behavior.
• Wire up Leadership feature flags to test on Clarksville traffic risk-free.

Skills

Data interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Packer

Apache Kafka

ELK Stack

Splunk

Job description

The Site Reliability Engineer we're after in Clarksville thinks in Packer, dreams in Apache Kafka, and argues about naming conventions for sport. Net it out: part-time, $75,000 - $99,000, 4 years, ownership of the technology outcome, and a KKR team that has your back.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry a people-centered Packer feature through code freeze without breaking KKR stability
• Turn vague technology tickets into crisp, testable Splunk acceptance criteria
• Coordinate releases with stakeholders across Clarksville, TN and remote teams
• Pair with technology analysts so KKR's Apache Kafka models match real behavior
• Wire up Leadership feature flags so KKR can test on Clarksville traffic risk-free

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated knack for making the flexible feel manageable
• Comfort with part-time arrangements and the rhythms of a goal-oriented workplace
• Resilience measured across 3 years of technology cycles
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Comfort interpreting data and translating findings into clear recommendations

Somewhere between a startup and an institution, KKR has spent years perfecting ELK Stack for clients all over Clarksville, TN. Burnout is treated as a system bug at KKR, not a badge of solutions-focused honor.

We offer a competitive salary of $75,000 - $99,000, comprehensive health coverage, and a clear path to grow into senior technology work.

Active as of this moment, the Clarksville, TN role accepts resumes daily.