Site Reliability Engineer - Applications Support (5-7 yrs)

Job Description :

We are seeking a talented Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application support, microservices architecture, and automation, with hands-on experience in monitoring and dashboarding tools like Splunk and AppDynamics.

This role requires a proactive professional with a knack for solving complex production issues and driving continuous improvement in system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Monitoring and Observability :

- Develop and manage dashboards on Splunk and AppDynamics for system performance and health monitoring.

- Monitor and analyze application and system performance to identify areas of improvement.

Automation and Configuration Management :

- Create and manage automation scripts using Ansible to streamline operational processes.

- Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment tasks using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

Application and System Support :

- Provide application support and resolve issues for production systems, ensuring minimal downtime.

- Work on troubleshooting microservices-based architectures and ensuring their smooth operation.

- Collaborate with development and operations teams to enhance system reliability.

Database Management :

- Support and manage NoSQL databases like MongoDB in production environments.

- Optimize database performance and resolve operational bottlenecks.

Cloud Engineering :

- Leverage experience with cloud platforms and tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and APIGEE for deployment and scaling.

- Build and maintain cloud-based infrastructure for high availability and performance.

Front-End Development :

- Develop interactive web applications using AngularJS and Node.js as needed for operational tools and dashboards.

Continuous Improvement :

- Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.

- Implement best practices in site reliability engineering to ensure consistent system uptime and performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Technical Skills :

- Monitoring Tools : Proficiency in Splunk and AppDynamics for dashboarding and performance monitoring.

- Automation Tools : Hands-on experience with Ansible for scripting and configuration management.

- Microservices : Strong understanding of microservices architecture and its operational nuances.

- Databases : Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.

- Cloud Technologies : Expertise in cloud engineering, including tools like Docker, Kubernetes, APIGEE, and OpenShift.

- Programming : Experience in AngularJS and Node.js for web app development.

Experience :

- Application Support : 3 years of experience in application support or site reliability engineering.

- Production Support : Proven experience in managing production systems and ensuring high availability.

Soft Skills :

- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools like Jenkins or GitLab.

- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies