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Here is a job description for a Site Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Site Reliability Engineer to join our team. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust solutions that enhance the overall availability and efficiency of our technology stack.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor the health and performance of our applications, services, and systems to proactively identify and address any issues or potential bottlenecks.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems to ensure early detection and resolution of system anomalies and failures.
• Conduct regular performance testing, capacity planning, and optimization to ensure optimal system performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize system downtime and data loss.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and infrastructure issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors when necessary.
• Continuously evaluate and improve system reliability, availability, and scalability through automation, process enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Participate in the design and implementation of deployment pipelines, ensuring efficient and secure software releases.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in site reliability engineering and infrastructure management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and promote knowledge sharing across the organization.

Activities:

• Designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems, infrastructure, and applications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices are followed.
• Developing and implementing strategies for monitoring, alerting, and logging to proactively identify and address potential issues or bottlenecks.
• Conducting performance analysis and capacity planning to optimize system performance and ensure scalability.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to system reliability, performance, and security.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Relevant certifications or equivalent experience may be considered)
• years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and command line tools.
• In-depth knowledge of React.js and its core principles, as well as popular state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).
• Experience with modern front-end build pipelines and tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Ability to write comprehensive unit tests using testing frameworks such as Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous experience in mentoring and guiding junior developers is a plus.
• A portfolio of past projects or code samples demonstrating React.js expertise is highly advantageous.