Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SaaS)

TL;DR

Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SaaS): Ensuring the availability, reliability, and performance of mission-critical financial systems with an accent on cloud infrastructure, automation, and operational excellence. Focus on designing robust solutions, conducting root cause analysis, and mentoring junior engineers to maintain high-quality service delivery.

Location: Must be a Saudi national based in Riyadh. The role follows a hybrid work policy requiring two days per week in the office.

Company

hirify.global is a leading global provider of integrated investment management solutions and an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group.

What you will do

• Lead the design and management of systems to improve reliability and scalability.
• Automate operational tasks to reduce manual intervention and enhance performance.
• Monitor system health and proactively resolve issues before they impact users.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate reliability practices into the software lifecycle.
• Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implement long-term preventive measures.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices within the team.

Requirements

• Saudi nationality is strictly required for this role.
• 5-8 years of experience in site reliability engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Proven ability to automate operational tasks and build robust monitoring/observability systems.
• Strong analytical mindset for performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Global hybrid work policy with flexibility for remote work outside of office days.
• Focus on skills development, relationship building, and client success.
• Collaborative and inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives.
• Part of a prestigious financial technology organization with global reach.