Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (VISA INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES ONLY)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

SRE
Site Reliability Engineer
IAC
Infrastructure as Code
AWS
Python
Bash
Shell

Job Details

Job Description:
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a key expert in AWS Cloud-native development and DevOps practices, owning production infrastructure and enabling developer productivity.
  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/Jenkins/Maven) ensuring reliable and automated build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Architect, manage, and deploy scalable applications in AWS ECS, EKS, and Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python, Bash, and Shell to manage and monitor cloud environments.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, acting as Technical Lead in Agile/Scrum teams, driving delivery of features and functionality.
  • Build developer efficiency tools and frameworks to enhance productivity and reduce operational bottlenecks.
  • Integrate static code analysis, testing tools, monitoring (Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch), and performance analysis into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate across cross-functional teams (QA, PMs, Developers) to coordinate and execute release activities.
  • Ensure delivered solutions are secure, scalable, and optimized for reusability and ease of maintenance.

Required Skills:
  • 8+ years Build/Release Engineering & DevOps experience with 5+ years in CI/CD pipeline design.
  • Strong programming/scripting in Python (must), with experience in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Golang.
  • Expertise in AWS services: ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Route53, WAF, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, RDS, DynamoDB.
  • Deep understanding of GitLab branching methods, Git workflows, and CI/CD automation.
  • Hands-on with containerization & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Infrastructure automation with Terraform/CloudFormation/AWS CDK.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals: DNS, load balancing, IP networking, CDNs.
  • Experience with monitoring & observability tools: Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch.
  • Familiarity with web servers (Apache, NGINX).
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and cross-team communication skills.

Preferred:
  • Experience in payment industry or API management platforms (Apigee).
  • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Developer Associate).
  • Experience mentoring and leading distributed teams.
  • Agile/Scrum experience.
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