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Site Reliability Engineer

Morgan McKinley
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 5 hours
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are recruiting a Site Reliability Engineer for a global technology and financial services leader based in London.
  • The role requires proven experience with Azure services and a minimum of 5 years in Site Reliability Engineering.
  • The successful candidate will focus on maintaining application performance and resilience in a customized Microsoft Azure environment.
  • In addition to a competitive base salary, the position offers a performance bonus, pension, healthcare, and comprehensive benefits.
  • This position supports a hybrid work model and emphasizes collaboration within a diverse, global team.

We are working with a global leader in technology and financial services, operating across more than 40 locations worldwide. Headquartered in a major North American city, their Technology division delivers cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions to millions of customers. They're seeking a talented Site Reliability Engineer to join their London team, offering an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, impact-driven organization focused on reliability and innovation.

The Role

We are working with our client to recruit a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for their Digital Technology team in London. This senior role is essential to maintaining the performance and resilience of applications hosted in a customized Microsoft Azure environment. Based in the European timezone, you'll support a 24/7 digital operation, collaborating with global teams to enhance SRE practices and optimize their cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reliability & Automation: Design and manage deployment pipelines, support non-production environments, and oversee production releases to ensure scalability and efficiency.
  • Incident Management: Serve as the L3 escalation point for complex incidents, conducting root cause analysis and partnering with production and Azure teams.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, delivering clear updates during incidents and aligning with business needs.
  • Cloud Optimization: Enhance a tailored Azure platform (using Databricks, Azure SQL, Data Factory) while adhering to strict security and compliance standards.
  • Global Collaboration: Work with developers in London and the Americas as part of a high-performing, dispersed team.

What You'll Need

  • Azure Expertise: Proven experience with Azure services (e.g., App Service Plan, Databricks, Data Factory, Azure SQL, Blob Storage) and tools like Terraform, YAML, Git, and GitHub Actions.
  • SRE Experience: A track record of improving system reliability, automating processes, and adapting to customized cloud environments with unique controls.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and log interpretation skills to resolve issues under pressure.
  • Communication: Ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and professionalism.
  • Adaptability: Comfort working independently across time zones, with flexibility for occasional handover overlap.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog or Dynatrace.
  • Knowledge of cloud security standards (e.g., encryption) and audit processes.
  • Experience in Agile Scrum environments with rapid delivery cycles.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive Package: Excellent Base Salary + performance bonus, plus pension, healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits suite.
  • Impactful Role: Shape the reliability of a global digital platform in a unique Azure ecosystem.
  • Flexible Environment: Hybrid model with a collaborative, inclusive culture.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.