Description Site Reliability EngineerOn-site | Austin, TX | Contract-to-Hire
Robert Half is partnering with an Austin-based client to hire a Site Reliability Engineer. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a rapidly growing team, ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of critical systems. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in Azure infrastructure and scripting languages, along with a proactive approach to automation and problem-solving.
Responsibilities:- Monitor, maintain, and optimize Azure infrastructure to ensure high performance, availability, and reliability across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
- Define, measure, and continuously improve Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) using tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and API Management.
- Design and develop automation tools and scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and C# to eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, leading incident response efforts, performing root cause analysis, and implementing long-term preventive and reliability improvements.
- Partner closely with software engineering, QA, and other technology teams to ensure systems meet reliability, scalability, and performance standards.
- Support capacity planning, load testing, and performance tuning initiatives within a microservices architecture built on .NET and React.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues, including integrations with third-party platforms and APIs.
- Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation, operational runbooks, and system diagrams to support knowledge sharing and operational excellence.
Requirements Requirements:- Proven experience working with .NET and C#, with a focus on system reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Azure services, including Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and API Management.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
- Experience supporting and operating microservices-based architectures, including front-end technologies such as React.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage incidents, participate in on-call rotations, and perform root cause analysis.
- Experience with capacity planning, load testing, and performance optimization in cloud environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in supporting API integrations and third-party systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on clear documentation and cross-team collaboration.
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