Principal level Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer - REMOTE

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Job Overview

The Principal Site Reliability/DevOps Engineer at Oracle will be responsible for leveraging their extensive expertise to enhance the reliability of our systems while overseeing deployment and operational aspects of our cloud-based services. This role entails collaborating closely with engineering teams to implement scalable and secure infrastructure solutions, continuously improving our service availability and performance. The ideal candidate will utilize their innovative mindset to lead technical initiatives, drive operational excellence, and cultivate a culture of automation within the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and reliable systems architecture to support various cloud services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define SLOs/SLIs and develop strategies for incident management.
• Automate deployment processes and monitor application performance in real-time.
• Enhance operational efficiency through continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis on production issues and implement robust solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the team and across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices across all deployed solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
• Strong programming skills in scripting languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby.
• Experience with container orchestration technologies, primarily Kubernetes and Docker.
• Excellent understanding of networking and security fundamentals.
• Strong level of expertise in monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk).

Technologies & Tools

The Principal Site Reliability/DevOps Engineer will utilize a variety of technologies and tools including cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), configuration management systems (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring and logging applications (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack), as well as version control systems (Git). Adeptness in these technologies is vital to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our software delivery pipelines.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of technical acumen and leadership skills, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation. They should exhibit a strong open-source or community involvement, showcasing their commitment to professional growth and learning. Exceptional communication skills are essential, as the role requires collaboration across diverse teams. A drive for continuous improvement, along with a passion for creating a resilient and efficient operational environment, will further enhance their fit within Oracle’s dynamic and transformative culture.