Principal level Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer - REMOTE

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Overview

The Principal Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer at Oracle will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our cloud services. This position requires a blend of software engineering and systems engineering skills, with responsibilities that include designing and implementing solutions to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement in the deployment and maintenance of Oracle’s cutting-edge technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and high-availability systems across cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor system and application health through appropriate tooling, ensuring rapid identification and resolution of issues.
• Automate operational processes through scripting and tooling to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance release processes and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct post-mortem analyses for system outages and create strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Engage in capacity planning and performance tuning activities to optimize system performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation of system configurations, architecture, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in configuration management and automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in diverse teams.

Technologies & Tools

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in a variety of technologies and tools, including but not limited to cloud infrastructure services (AWS, Azure, or GCP), container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform), and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack). Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab is also essential for streamlining deployment processes.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for this position will be proactive problem solvers with a strong technical foundation and a passion for innovation. They will possess a strategic mindset, agile adaptability to rapidly changing environments, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams are essential, as is a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet stakeholder needs.