We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our Group Technology Team in Milton Keynes. ConnellsX is Connells Group Technology's internal developer platform, built on Microsoft Azure. It simplifies cloud hosting, embeds security and compliance by default, and enables a frictionless developer experience. As part of the team building and operating this platform, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring it is reliable, scalable, and observable. You will help establish and mature SRE practices, focusing on: Monitoring and observability Incident response Post-incident review Reliability testing and capacity planning Toil reduction Enabling development velocity We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one day per week in our Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities: Support teams using ConnellsX and respond to incidents in a structured, blameless way Investigate root causes and drive post-incident actions to completion Define SLIs, contribute to SLOs, and monitor error budgets Build dashboards, alerts, and runbooks to improve visibility Automate repetitive tasks to reduce operational toil Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and observability Support performance testing and capacity planning Proactively identify and prioritise reliability improvements Experience & Skills Required: Hands-on experience with Azure Monitoring (Application Insights, Alerts, Action Groups) Strong knowledge of OpenTelemetry (including Kubernetes) Scripting/automation using PowerShell and/or Azure CLI Experience with Terraform and GitHub Actions Ability to define SLIs/SLOs and manage error budgets Incident response and post-incident review experience Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes Strong communication and documentation skills Desirable: Working knowledge of .NET/C# and React/NextJS Experience with cloud cost optimisation Knowledge of Azure networking (DNS, VNets, Firewalls) Understanding of security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27002, NIST CSF) Azure certifications
Site Reliability Engineer in Milton Keynes employer: Connells
Connells in Buckingham is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your efforts directly translate into rewards through uncapped commission. With a strong focus on employee development and clear career progression opportunities within the Connells Group, you will thrive in a supportive culture that values exceptional customer service and teamwork.
