DevOps / Site Reilability Engineer

At Synechron, we harness the power of digital transformation to drive business success. As a global consulting firm, we combine creativity with advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions across industries. Our expertise spans AI, Cloud, DevOps, Digital, Data, and Software Engineering, serving top financial and tech companies. Through our FinLabs, we develop cutting-edge solutions for high-profile clients. Recognized with multiple employer awards, we are committed to building talented teams and creating a dynamic work environment.

We are hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Novi Sad or Belgrade office

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with a strong background in Monitoring and Observability (Otel) to participate in the buildout and enhancement of our SRE capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing Otel within a robust SRE framework, with experience in Python, Java, and AWS cloud services. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the buildout and management of our SRE team, establishing best practices and protocols.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of Observability (Otel) across our services and platforms.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable and highly available systems on AWS.
• Write and review code in Python and Java, contributing to both development and operations solutions.
• Create automation tools for system health, performance, and reliability.
• Work closely with the development teams to integrate Otel for comprehensive observability and monitoring.
• Design and implement cloud architecture that is secure, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets, ensuring they are well-understood and actionable.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and lead the implementation of effective preventive measures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior SRE team members.

You are the right candidate if you have: 

• A BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Observability tools, such as Otel (OpenTelemetry).
• Strong experience in Monitoring using Grafana.
• Basic experience in using Prometheus.
• Some hands-on experience in Python and Java programming languages.
• Proficient in AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of best practices in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

What’s in it for you:

• Compensation package based on experience and skills
• Hybrid work option, allowing you to achieve a work-life balance that suits your needs 
• Private health insurance plan
• Access to continuous training, accredited certifications, access to unlimited Udemy courses and a range of resources to help you grow professionally
• Personilized leadership training program 
• FitPass membership to support your well-being and mental health support programs
• Comprehensive Referral Rewards Program

One of the prerequisites for this position is that the prospective candidate must possess a valid work permit for Serbia. 

*Dear applicant, only short-listed candidates for this Job opening will be contacted. If we find you more suitable for any of our other future job openings, we will keep you in mind and reach out to you accordingly. 

We are looking forward to meeting you!

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