Site Reliability Engineer (Linux & Kubernetes)

Site Reliability Engineer (Contract) - Linux & Kubernetes Specialist

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Posted Date May 09, 2026 Employment Type Contract Experience Level Mid-Senior level Location Ireland Annual Salary 500 EUR Category ** Devops ** Company **ninetech **

Site Reliability Engineer (Contract) - Linux & Kubernetes Specialist

🚀 Site Reliability Engineer (Contract) – Linux & Kubernetes SpecialistLocation: Remote (EU travel required 2–3 times per year)Rate: €500 per dayContract: Long-termStart: ASAP / Flexible

We are looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team on a long-term contract. This role is predominantly remote , with periodic EU travel required 2–3 times per year , for up to 6 weeks at a time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on SRE with deep Linux expertise and strong Kubernetes experience who enjoys working in modern, cloud-native environments.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of production systems
• Design, operate, and optimise Kubernetes-based platforms
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux systems , containers, and distributed services
• Implement and improve monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices
• Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, and Development teams to improve system resilience
• Support on-site engineering work during planned EU travel periods

✅ Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Site Reliability Engineer / DevOps / Platform Engineer role
• Strong Linux fundamentals (performance tuning, networking, troubleshooting)
• Extensive hands-on Kubernetes experience (deployment, scaling, debugging)
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, container runtimes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in production environments
• Comfortable working independently in a remote-first setup

🌍 Travel Requirement

• Willingness to travel within the EU 2–3 times per year
• Travel periods can last up to 6 weeks at a time
• Remaining time is fully remote

💼 Contract Details

• Daily rate: €500
• Long-term contract with strong extension potential
• Remote-first role with planned on-site collaboration

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