Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Java, GCP & Data Engineering

About this kind of role

What a Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Java, GCP & Data Engineering usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Site Reliability Engineer focuses on ensuring systems are available, performant, and reliable, often working across development and operations teams. Lead Site Reliability Engineers take on additional responsibilities, including mentoring other engineers, defining SRE best practices, and driving improvements to system design and automation. They proactively identify and resolve potential issues, responding to incidents and conducting post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence. This role often involves building and maintaining tools and processes to monitor and manage complex systems.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and familiarity with data engineering principles and tools are generally required, alongside strong scripting, automation, and monitoring skills.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for building and maintaining highly reliable systems often thrive in this role.