Site Reliability Engineer

About the role

Pythian is building a next‑generation Site Reliability Engineering team and seeks talented engineers who thrive in fast‑paced, problem‑solving environments. As an SRE you will design, deploy, and operate large‑scale distributed systems across compute, storage, networking, and AI/ML environments.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters, Istio service mesh, and Linux‑based systems.
• Automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Build monitoring and observability solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
• Troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and system performance issues.
• Partner with AI/ML teams to ensure infrastructure readiness for model training and data pipelines.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and post‑mortem reviews to improve system resilience.

Required profile

• Experience with Google Cloud and Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, containers (Kubernetes, Docker), and networking.
• Hands‑on experience with PKI, service mesh, and Linux systems administration.
• SRE mindset focused on automation, scalability, and reliability.
• Experience with Golang is an asset.

Required skills

• Google Cloud
• Terraform
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Istio
• Linux
• Go
• Python
• Shell scripting
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Loki
• PKI
• Networking
• Microservices

What we offer

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunity to blog during work hours and take a day off to volunteer for a charity.
• Collaboration with top industry professionals.
• Substantial training allowance, professional development days, and certification support.
• Equipment for remote work, including a laptop of choice and an annual budget to personalize your workspace.
• Annual wellness budget, generous paid vacation and sick days, plus a day off to volunteer.