Senior Platform Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Site Reliability Platform Engineer

About Luupli

Luupli is a social media app that has equity, diversity, and equality at its heart. We believe that social media can be a force for good, and we are committed to creating a platform that maximizes the value that creators and businesses can gain from it, while making a positive impact on society and the planet. Our team is made up of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making Luupli a success.

Role Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team. As an SRE, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based infrastructure and services, primarily hosted on AWS. If you have a passion for problem-solving, a deep understanding of AWS services, hands-on experience with Terraform, and proficiency in scripting with Python or Bash, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Role And Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design and Automation:
• Collaborate with software engineering and operations teams to design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS and Terraform.
• Implement and enhance infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using Terraform to ensure reproducibility and scalability of infrastructure components.
• Monitoring and Incident Management:
• Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to proactively identify performance bottlenecks, system outages, and other potential issues.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis efforts to drive continuous improvement and prevent future incidents.
• Reliability and Performance Optimization:
• Optimise system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency through continuous monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve system resilience.
• Scripting and Automation:
• Utilise Python or Bash scripting to create and maintain automation tools for various operational tasks and deployments.
• Implement and improve continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Security and Compliance:
• Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices for securing cloud infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Deployment and Release Management:
• Support CI/CD pipelines for application deployments and updates.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of deployment strategies that promote zero-downtime releases.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for infrastructure configurations, processes, and incident resolution procedures.
• Participate in knowledge sharing with team members to enhance overall expertise and skill sets.
  
  

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role.
• Technical Skills:
• Extensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, with a focus on Terraform.
• Proficient in scripting with Python or Bash for automation and operational tasks.
• Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities:
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset to proactively identify potential system weaknesses and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Compensation

This is an equity-only position, offering a unique opportunity to gain a stake in a rapidly growing company and contribute directly to its success.