Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Backend & SRE)

About this kind of role

What a Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Backend & SRE) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and maintains robust and scalable backend systems and infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring system reliability, performance, and security, often involving automation and monitoring. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, implementing infrastructure-as-code, and collaborating with development teams. A key aspect is improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime through proactive solutions.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet), and monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in software engineering and a passion for building and maintaining highly available, scalable systems thrive in this role.