Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure (6-9 yrs)

Job Overview :

We are seeking a talented and motivated Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with expertise in Azure, Kubernetes, DevOps, and Test Automation. As an SRE, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the availability, reliability, and performance of our cloud infrastructure and services. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure a smooth and efficient software delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities :

- Ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of production systems by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving complex issues across multiple environments.

- Build, maintain, and improve automated pipelines using Azure DevOps for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

- Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, efficient resource allocation, and secure operations.

- Implement test automation frameworks and scripts to improve software quality, reliability, and performance.

- Develop and manage Docker containers and images to support microservices and containerized applications.

- Collaborate with development teams to design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks that improve operational efficiencies.

- Establish and enforce best practices for system reliability, including disaster recovery, backup, and incident management.

- Create and maintain dashboards and monitoring systems for real-time system performance and health metrics.

- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure systems remain operational 24/7.

- Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for system reliability and efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Strong experience with Azure Cloud services (Azure Resource Manager, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure DevOps, etc.).

- Expertise in Kubernetes for container orchestration, deployment, and scaling of applications.

- Proficient in DevOps principles and tools (CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, automation, etc.).

- Experience with Docker for containerization and management of microservices.

- Hands-on experience with Test Automation, including writing and maintaining test scripts for different types of tests (unit, integration, end-to-end).

- Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Helm).

- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Datadog) for system health and performance metrics.

- Solid scripting and automation skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally within teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer) or Kubernetes (e.g., CKA, CKAD).

- Experience with cloud-native applications and serverless architecture.

- Familiarity with microservices architectures and patterns.

- Experience with agile development practices.