Site Reliability Engineer II

Apex Systems; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Corporate discounts

On-demand training

Certification prep

Job summary

Apex Systems in Plano, TX is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to establish SRE practices from the ground up. You will drive CUJs, SLIs, and SLOs to improve reliability and customer experience.

The role emphasizes blameless post-mortems, error budgets, and automation, with close collaboration across development and operations teams. Onsite in Plano for a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Site Reliability Engineering role with a reliability focus.
• Background in software development or DevOps is preferred.
• Good communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CUJs, SLIs, and SLOs to measure service reliability.
• Lead blameless post-mortems and manage error budgets for continuous improvement.
• Participate in simulations to prepare for and mitigate outages.
• Automate tasks to improve system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with development and operations to embed reliability in SDLC.
• Present reliability metrics clearly to business stakeholders.

Skills

SRE basics

Programming

DevOps

Agile

SQL

Tools

CI/CD

Cloud

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Location: Plano, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a newly forming team. This is an opportunity to establish SRE practices from the ground up, influencing the culture and approach for reliability. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating and maintaining Critical User Journeys (CUJs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and Service Level Objectives (SLOs). This role requires a proactive individual who is passionate about driving reliability and enhancing the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CUJs, SLIs, and SLOs to measure and improve service reliability.
• Conduct blameless post-mortems and manage error budgets to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in role-playing scenarios to prepare for and mitigate potential service disruptions.
• Utilize coding skills to automate tasks and improve system performance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed reliability principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Communicate technical concepts and reliability metrics effectively to business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.
• Background in software development or DevOps.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in coding with at least one programming language.
• Solid understanding of SRE principles, including SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets.
• Experience with DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of SQL.

Soft Skills

• Ability to articulate technical positions with confidence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for Consultants.
• Certified Career Coach.
• Full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources within the ‘Welcome Packet’.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodations and Accessibility

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Additional Information

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