Site reliability engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value due to attractive compensation and substantial role in driving infrastructure stability, with opportunities for skill development in cloud technologies.
- Role in cloud infrastructure with growth potential
- In-depth experience required in SRE and automation
- Comprehensive benefits package for employees
- Favorable work culture that encourages collaboration
Pros
- Opportunity to lead in cloud infrastructure, critical for emerging tech environments.
- Suitable benefits including medical and family support options.
- Chance to enhance skills with modern technologies like Terraform and Kubernetes.
Cons
- Cloud engineering roles can come with on-call duties which may affect work-life balance.
- Potentially limited information on salary indicates negotiable factors.
- Requires a breadth of experience that may deter less experienced candidates.
Who it's for
Senior • Remote / Hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced site reliability engineers
- Candidates with strong backgrounds in cloud technologies
- Professionals eager to drive technical innovation in infrastructure
Not recommended for
- Newly graduated candidates with little experience in SRE
- Individuals uninterested in automation or cloud technologies
- Professionals looking for non-technical roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
📐 About this role
We are looking for a foundational member of the Cloud infrastructure team at Writer. This role will involve contributing to the development and implementation of our Site reliability engineering (SRE) program. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, scalability, performance, and security of Writer’s critical systems, taking a proactive approach to guarantee that our high-ROI products reach our customers seamlessly.
🦸🏻♀️ Your responsibilities:
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Writer, Inc.’s cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance
Design and implement scalable cloud automation to support seamless deployment for our largest enterprise customers
Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform & Python
Collaborate with development teams to optimize cloud resources and enhance system reliability
Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues affecting the reliability of our writing solutions
Conduct post-mortem analyses of system failures to identify root causes and implement preventive measures
Optimize and scale our cloud infrastructure to support growing user demand and ensure cost efficiency
Ensure the security and compliance of our systems, adhering to industry standards and regulations
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our site reliability practices
⭐ Is this you?
Proven expertise in Site Reliability Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience
Deep understanding of system architecture and infrastructure design to ensure high availability and performance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go for automation and monitoring
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and their respective services for scalable and resilient systems
Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to maintain system health and performance
Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in best practices for reliability and system optimization
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential system failures and performance bottlenecks
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Preferred skills & experience:
Software engineering expertise
Terraform
Python
Kubernetes
Scala
AWS/GCP
🍩 Benefits & perks (UK full-time employees):
Generous PTO, plus company holidays
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
Fertility and family planning support
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
Competitive pension scheme and company contribution
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Annual work-life stipends for:
Home office setup, cell phone, internet
Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
Learning and development stipend
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
Competitive compensation and company stock options
