At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and support reliable, secure production environments using cutting-edge cloud technologies.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for contract extensions and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising systems and mentoring teams in best practices.
- Qualifications: Experience in cloud engineering, automation, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
SR2 is supporting a major 3-year programme and looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join the Production Engineering team. This function underpins the reliability, security, and performance of all live environments, from production systems to critical customer deployments.
You’ll apply a software engineering mindset to operational problems, building automation, scalability, and resilience into cloud-native infrastructure. Beyond supporting live systems, this team also acts as a centre of excellence, guiding project teams in adopting best practices across DevSecOps, observability, and cost optimisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, maintain, and support production and demo environments
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment workflows (Terraform, GitHub Actions, GitOps)
- Package and deploy applications to customer environments
- Implement and optimise observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki)
- Support incident response, monitoring, and backup/recovery planning
- Mentor project teams in DevSecOps practices and environment management
- Ensure cloud environments are secure, performant, and cost-optimised
Tech Environment & Skills:
- Cloud Engineering: AWS/Azure/GCP, Linux, Terraform (IaC)
- Containers: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm (OpenShift a plus)
- Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki (network visualisation desirable)
- CI/CD & GitOps: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD/Flux
- Security: Cloud access models, Zero Trust principles
- Programming: Python or Golang preferred; Bash scripting
- Databases & Pipelines: PostgreSQL optimisation, Kafka integration
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues quickly
The Details:
- Contract: 6 months (multiple extensions likely)
- IR35: Inside
- Location: London twice a week (hybrid model)
- Clearance: SC level may be required depending on deployment
If you’re an experienced SRE who thrives on building reliable, secure, and cost-efficient production systems, apply now for immediate consideration.
Site Reliability Engineer in City of London employer: SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
SR2 is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration in the heart of Edinburgh. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in government digital transformation projects. Our flexible part-time role allows for a balanced work-life integration while contributing to significant public sector initiatives.
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