SRE Engineer

TalentOla; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOla is seeking a Technical Support Engineer with a strong Site Reliability Engineering foundation to deliver reliable, high-performance support for client environments in Austin.

The role emphasizes proactive incident response, monitoring, and collaboration across teams to sustain system health and customer satisfaction. On-call rotations and continuous learning are integral to the duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Certifications in SRE, cloud technologies, or technical support are a plus.
• Experience in fast-paced, team-oriented environments and strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clients addressing system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Use SRE methodologies to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for support processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Analyze metrics and logs to identify trends and potential issues before affecting customers.
• Assist in deployment and configuration of new systems and applications.
• Provide training and support to junior team members and staff.

Skills

SRE Principles

Monitoring Tools

Incident Mgmt

Cloud Platforms

Networking Basics

Analytical Skills

Communication

Automation Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Certifications in SRE/Cloud

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Puppet/Chef

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Technical Support Engineer with a strong foundation in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional technical support to our clients, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of SRE principles to enhance our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clients, addressing issues related to system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Utilize SRE methodologies to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that improve system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for support processes, system configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Analyze system metrics and logs to identify trends and potential issues before they impact customers.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of new systems and applications.
• Provide training and support to junior team members and other staff as needed.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on industry trends and best practices in SRE and technical support.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices.
• Proficiency in monitoring tools and techniques to ensure system reliability.
• Experience with incident management and response processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Understanding of DevOps practices and methodologies.
• Experience with database management and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in SRE, cloud technologies, or technical support are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction.