Site Reliability Engineer, Upsun
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Cloud hosting platform
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Cloud hosting platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Company stock options
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable forward-thinking organisations to build, iterate, and responsibly scale amazing digital experiences - with zero time managing infrastructure.
Role
Who you are
- DevOps, Cloud Operations, or SRE Expertise: A solid understanding of DevOps, Cloud Operations, or SRE principles, with a focus on reliability and scalability
- Advanced Linux Internals Expertise: Hands-on experience with Linux systems, including performance tuning, kernel configurations, and troubleshooting
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in programming languages such as Go (preferred) or Python, with a focus on building tools and automating processes
- Scripting Skills: Strong skills in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go to automate workflows, streamline tasks, and manage infrastructure
- Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge: Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, along with expertise in monitoring/logging frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Containerization and Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other containerization technologies for building and deploying scalable applications is a nice to have
- Problem-Solving and Collaboration: Strong problem-solving skills, system design experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
What the job involves
- As a Site Reliability Engineer at Upsun, you are a key part of our team’s addition to the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) model, moving from traditional Cloud Operations to an automation-driven approach. This shift enhances system reliability, scalability, and efficiency, positioning SRE as a core function within the company
- Moreover, in this role, you focus on improving infrastructure, automating operational tasks, and streamlining processes. You work closely with developers, engineers, and product teams to ensure reliability is embedded throughout the application lifecycle
- As part of this transition, you also help optimize cloud-based systems, reduce manual work, and drive continuous improvements, playing a vital role in the organization’s overall success and long-term stability
- Refine Monitoring and Observability: Enhance system monitoring with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack, ensuring visibility and alignment with business objectives
- Automate Deployments and Workflows: Transition manual processes to automated solutions using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency
- Optimize CI/CD Pipelines: Improve pipeline architecture for fast, reliable releases, ensuring scalability and resilience to handle high volumes of changes
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Help scale cloud-based systems on platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure while minimizing technical debt and operational complexity
- Incident Response and Post-Mortem: Support incident management and lead post-mortem analysis, ensuring continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with engineering and product teams to integrate reliability practices into the development lifecycle and prioritize reliability efforts
- Drive Technical Innovation: Introduce and champion new tools, technologies, and practices that improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
Application process
- You can expect 4 interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Upsunners. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment
- 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition
- 60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (Director, Site Reliability Engineering)
- 60 Minutes with Team (ICs)
- 45 Minutes with Senior Director, Site Reliability Engineering
- All roles require background checks
Our take
Upsun, formerly Platform.sh, makes it easier for web developers to build websites and apps without having to worry about maintaining web infrastructure – something that’s become increasingly complex on the cloud. Using the platform, developers can deploy sophisticated, out-of-the-box architectures and infrastructures.
There’s been a lot of activity in the lucrative Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) market over the last few years. Indeed, the market is growing at nearly 20% annually, with companies like Heroku and Vercel doing very well. However, with a large customer base that includes Orange, Adobe, Nestlé, and The Financial Times, Upsun is doing more than just holding its own.
After a major funding round in 2022, which was led by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, the company has continued to rapidly grow its globally distributed workforce. Upsun maintains a keen eye on expanding further into the US as well as Western Europe.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2022
$140m
SERIES D
May 2018
$34m
SERIES C
Total funding: $181.3m
Company benefits
- Competitive PTO
- Parental leave
- Remote working/flexibility
- Healthcare, dental, and vision (US and France staff only)
- 401k, with employer contribution (US staff only)
- Extra compensation for on-call ops and support staff
- Company shares (discretionary)
- Annual budget for professional development
- Unlimited Platform.sh accounts
- Annual company retreat
Company HQ
Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris, France
Leadership
Fred Plais
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded and was CEO of Commerce Guys. Former General Manager of web and community development company AF83, and former Head of Music, Games & Premium Content at telecommunication company SFR (Vodafone Group).
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