Staff Site Reliability Engineer

TL;DR

Staff Site Reliability Engineer: Managing, optimizing, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases in cloud and on-premises environments with an accent on Azure and AWS platforms, database performance, and automation. Focus on designing robust backup/recovery strategies, implementing IaC with Terraform, and utilizing observability tools for system health.

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Company

hirify.global is a product company that builds impactful software, valuing diversity and unique perspectives to enhance its product and culture.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and manage SQL Server and PostgreSQL database systems on cloud (Azure, AWS) and on-premises environments.
• Develop and enforce database administration and security standards.
• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches/versions.
• Automate repetitive DBA tasks using scripting and automation tools.
• Ensure high availability and performance of mission-critical database resources and develop disaster recovery strategies.
• Work with cloud infrastructures, focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a DBA or SRE, with a focus on SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Strong experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms, with a preference for Azure expertise.
• Solid understanding of SLI/SLOs and general SRE practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as TeamCity, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with GitOps and experience with Flux/Argo CD.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time off with ample learning and development opportunities, including onboarding and leadership training.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents from day 1.
• Parental leave and support, financial planning tools, and Employee Assistance Program services.
• Flexible working hours (Mon-Fri Flexible in Armenia).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

Hiring process

• Recruitment process is supported by automated and AI-assisted tools for efficiency.
• All hiring decisions are made solely by human hiring teams.