Entry Level - Site Reliability Engineer

TL;DR

Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps): Building and managing scalable, self-healing, globally-distributed systems to keep hirify.global fast and available, connecting users to local businesses with an accent on automation and self-service. Focus on implementing core architecture components, supporting developers, and troubleshooting site issues.

Location: Must be located in the Republic of Ireland

Company

hirify.global connects people with great local businesses.

What you will do

• Work closely with engineers in supporting new features and services.
• Build tools to monitor site stability and performance.
• Ensure the reliability and scalability of our infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot site issues using tools like Splunk, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry.
• Automate everything with Python, Puppet, Git, Jenkins, and Terraform.
• Develop custom tools and contribute to open source projects.
• Participate in on-call rotations with geographically distributed SRE teams.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Linux and an enthusiasm for learning more.
• Command of a modern programming language: Python, Ruby, Go, Java, C++, etc.
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure/GCP).
• Practical background in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management (e.g., Terraform, Puppet, Ansible).
• Relevant experience with Linux containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
• A solid understanding of fundamental technologies like TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS.
• Exposure to monitoring concepts and best practices around performance, reliability, and security.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full responsibility for projects from day one, a collaborative team, and a dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary, a pension scheme, and an optional employee stock purchase plan.
• 25 days paid holiday, plus one floating holiday.
• €150 monthly reimbursement to help cover remote working expenses.
• Private health insurance, including dental and vision.
• Flexible working hours and meeting-free Wednesdays.
• Regular 3-day Hackathons and bi-weekly learning groups.