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Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Playson · Europe · back to the listing
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Site Reliability Engineer
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What this role officially is
ICT system administrator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; automate routine tasks; write computer programs; troubleshoot; train and supervise staff; and provide technical support. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Also known as: enterprise administrator, IT system administrator, ICT systems administrator, ICT sysadmins, IT systems administrator, ICT sysadmin
How others title the same work
Large employers
- Senior Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer Canonical
- Senior Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer Canonical Ltd.
- Senior Site Reliability Engineer Canonical Ltd.
- Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer Canonical Ltd.
- Site Reliability Engineer Canonical Ltd.
Startups
- Senior Software Engineer, Product Infrastructure Atlas
- Site Reliability Engineer Beam
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About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our Infrastructure Squad - a lean & senior team where ownership is high and expectations are even higher. This is a deeply hands-on role at the core of a high-traffic system, where you’ll be directly responsible for maintaining reliability, performance, and stability in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll be working on real-time production challenges, handling incidents, managing alerts, and being part of a critical on-call rotation. This role requires resilience, strong decision-making under pressure, and a proactive mindset to continuously improve systems operating at scale.
If you thrive in high-load environments, enjoy solving complex production issues, and want to have a direct impact on systems used by millions - this is the place for you.
Key Responsibilities
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Own system reliability by actively monitoring platform health, managing alerts, and responding to incidents in real time
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Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, taking full ownership of production stability in a high-traffic (5–7k RPS) environment
•
Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes to prevent recurrence
•
Build and continuously improve monitoring, alerting, and observability across the Kubernetes (EKS) ecosystem
•
Deploy, manage, and optimise infrastructure using Terraform, Helm, and GitOps tools (Flux/ArgoCD)
•
Drive automation and proactively improve system resilience, reducing manual intervention and recurring issues
•
Maintain and evolve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
•
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support deployments and minimise user impact in a live environment
•
Introduce and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance
•
Handle environment-specific requests and ensure smooth day-to-day platform operations under constant load
Requirements
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Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting) in high-load environments
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Experience with GitOps tools such as FluxCD or ArgoCD
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Proven experience in incident response, root cause analysis, and postmortems in production systems
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Solid experience with AWS, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
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Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, and logging stacks like ELK or CloudWatch
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Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols
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Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Go, Node.js)
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Experience working with version control systems (Git)
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Familiarity with incident management tools like PagerDuty, Opsgenie, or similar
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Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strong ownership and accountability
•
Proactive, resilient mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and system stability
What We Offer
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Competitive Salary
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Quarterly Bonuses
•
Unlimited Paid Time Off
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Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
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Remote & Flexible Working
•
Private Medical Insurance
•
Financial Support for Life Events
•
Professional Development Budget
•
International Exposure
•
Regular Company Events
*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement
Recruitment Process
1. HR Interview (30-45 min)
2. Technical interview (90 min)
4. Final Interview with C-level (60 min)
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We’re looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our Infrastructure Squad - a lean & senior team where ownership is high and expectations are even higher. This is a deeply hands-on role at the core of a high-traffic system, where you’ll be directly responsible for maintaining reliability, performance, and stability in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll be working on real-time production challenges, handling incidents, managing alerts, and being part of a critical on-call rotation. This role requires resilience, strong decision-making under pressure, and a proactive mindset to continuously improve systems operating at scale.
If you thrive in high-load environments, enjoy solving complex production issues, and want to have a direct impact on systems used by millions - this is the place for you.
Key Responsibilities
•
Own system reliability by actively monitoring platform health, managing alerts, and responding to incidents in real time
•
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, taking full ownership of production stability in a high-traffic (5–7k RPS) environment
•
Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes to prevent recurrence
•
Build and continuously improve monitoring, alerting, and observability across the Kubernetes (EKS) ecosystem
•
Deploy, manage, and optimise infrastructure using Terraform, Helm, and GitOps tools (Flux/ArgoCD)
•
Drive automation and proactively improve system resilience, reducing manual intervention and recurring issues
•
Maintain and evolve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
•
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support deployments and minimise user impact in a live environment
•
Introduce and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance
•
Handle environment-specific requests and ensure smooth day-to-day platform operations under constant load
Requirements
•
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting) in high-load environments
•
Experience with GitOps tools such as FluxCD or ArgoCD
•
Proven experience in incident response, root cause analysis, and postmortems in production systems
•
Solid experience with AWS, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
•
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, and logging stacks like ELK or CloudWatch
•
Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols
•
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Go, Node.js)
•
Experience working with version control systems (Git)
•
Familiarity with incident management tools like PagerDuty, Opsgenie, or similar
•
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strong ownership and accountability
•
Proactive, resilient mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and system stability
What We Offer
•
Competitive Salary
•
Quarterly Bonuses
•
Unlimited Paid Time Off
•
Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
•
Remote & Flexible Working
•
Private Medical Insurance
•
Financial Support for Life Events
•
Professional Development Budget
•
International Exposure
•
Regular Company Events
*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement
Recruitment Process
1. HR Interview (30-45 min)
2. Technical interview (90 min)
4. Final Interview with C-level (60 min)
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.