Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Kubernetes

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Latvia.

📋 Description

• Manage and operate Linux-based infrastructure, specifically Debian and Ubuntu.

• Deploy, supervise, and scale Kubernetes clusters within bare-metal, virtualized, and on-premises environments.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of clusters, including upgrades, node pools, networking, storage, and security enhancements.

• Implement automation for provisioning and operational tasks using Ansible, Bash/Python, and GitOps practices.

• Design and uphold networking architecture that encompasses VLANs, L2/L3 routing, VPNs, and multi-site connectivity.

• Create automated deployment workflows, including PXE boot, Preseed, and cloud-init.

• Deploy and sustain observability stacks like Prometheus/Grafana, Loki, ELK, and Graylog.

• Lead incident response and escalation efforts across the platform.

• Enhance system availability and decrease latency at all operational levels.

• Define and implement Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) across various infrastructure levels, including physical network/hardware, platform virtualization, and software services.

• Optimize alerting and monitoring pipelines to yield actionable insights.

• Establish and uphold on-call schedules to ensure coverage across different time zones.

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent operational and maintenance tasks.

• Coordinate physical maintenance for Policlouds, addressing periodic upkeep, hardware issues, and DC-Operations.

• Manage virtualization and orchestration layers such as OpenStack, Proxmox, and VMware.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the overall architecture for all products.

• Plan resources for upcoming initiatives, taking into account demand and growth forecasts.

• Collaborate with development teams to enhance overall quality and optimize resource usage.

• Work in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, including Hivenet, Policloud, and Customer Success teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience managing Kubernetes in production settings.

• Strong networking engineering capabilities, particularly in VLANs, L2/L3 routing, VPNs, and multi-site connectivity, which are crucial for the role.

• Proficient in Linux systems administration, specifically Debian and Ubuntu.

• Solid grasp of networking principles with the capability to design intricate network architectures.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining automation workflows utilizing Ansible, Bash/Python, and Git-based systems.

• Familiarity with observability stacks, including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Loki, or Graylog.

• Background in virtualization technologies, such as OpenStack, Proxmox, and VMware.

• Experience with bare-metal provisioning and Metal as a Service (MAAS).

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and container orchestration.

• A process-oriented approach with the ability to develop SOPs and operational procedures from the ground up.

• Experience in incident response, escalation processes, and on-call rotations.

• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment.

• Strong technical skills aligned with team values.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work with flexible working hours.

• A high-impact role that offers autonomy and ownership.

• Collaborative environment within an international engineering team.

• Access to a cutting-edge tech stack with a strong emphasis on reliability and automation.