Site Reliability Engineer (Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Site Reliability Engineer (Kubernetes): Ensuring the security, stability, and scalability of cloud services with an accent on infrastructure automation, microservices management, and high-availability operations. Focus on designing robust tooling, optimizing cloud performance, and driving reliability improvements across complex distributed systems.

Location: Must be a USA Citizen or in process to become one by January 2027; Remote (US)

Salary: $130,000–$160,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in data integration, governance, and analytics, leveraging advanced AI/ML capabilities to transform complex data landscapes into actionable insights.

What you will do

• Ensure high reliability and availability of cloud platforms through proactive monitoring and optimization.
• Collaborate with architecture and domain teams to design and develop new infrastructure features.
• Define and evangelize cloud-related optimizations and best practices for scalability and performance.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues across infrastructure, systems, network, and application layers.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations to maintain service performance and availability.
• Share expertise in cloud technologies, automation, and security with the broader engineering organization.

Requirements

• Must be a USA Citizen or in process to become one by January 2027.
• 3+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering (AWS/Azure).
• 3+ years of experience working with production systems running on Kubernetes.
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• 3+ years of experience operating or building microservices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, or Go).
• Experience with observability tooling (Prometheus, Open Telemetry, Splunk).

Nice to have

• Experience supporting FedRAMP or DoD IL4 certification initiatives.
• Experience with self-hosted Temporal workflow infrastructure.
• Relevant certifications such as CKS, CKD, or AWS Advanced Networking/Security.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible, diverse, and international work environment.
• Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs.
• Dedicated time for personal development and corporate responsibility programs.
• Culture focused on innovation, technology, and collaboration.