Sr Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer - (Contract)

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Job Overview

The Sr Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer at Redfin will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our systems and infrastructure. This role involves collaboration with development teams to enhance deployment processes, improve system monitoring, and implement best practices for operational excellence. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving automation, management of cloud resources, and incident response, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable infrastructure using cloud services.
• Automate deployment and operational processes using CI/CD tools.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve application reliability and security.
• Manage and optimize database performance and maintenance processes.
• Implement best practices for disaster recovery and incident management.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning of services.
• Provide support and guidance in a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps roles.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby.
• Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and web application architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Technologies & Tools

The Sr Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer will utilize a variety of technologies and tools to fulfill their responsibilities effectively. These include, but are not limited to, cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, container orchestration with Kubernetes, CI/CD systems for automation, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Familiarity with database management systems and configuration management solutions will also be essential.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for this position will possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving. They will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating exceptional communication abilities and a willingness to mentor and share knowledge with peers. A passion for automation, a commitment to improving system reliability, and a strong inclination toward continuous learning and implementation of best practices will define their contributions to Redfin.