What are the responsibilities and job description for the SRE - Site Reliability Engineer - Senior position at Aquent?
Overview
Placement Type : Temporary
Salary :
71.39 to $79.33 an hour
Start Date : 03.31.2025
We seek a strong technical lead with management background to help support and oversee our technical team, provide direction and guidance for development projects, and ensure that all projects meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker to provide innovative solutions to complex development challenges. The candidate should possess a broad technical understanding of disparate tech stack, has IBM knowledge, or has been a technical project manager.
The role incorporates aspects of software engineering and operations. We are combining these skills to come up with better ways of managing and operating applications. Fundamental to the role is Managing the performance, availability, and security of the network systems and applications, using tools and techniques such as monitoring, testing, automation, and incident response.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of experience in software development and technical leadership
- Ability to work onsite and provide leadership in a hands-on, responsive capacity
- Proven experience working with teams across desperate locations including offshore resources.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing, networking, Linux systems administration, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, PCF), and infrastructure as code
- Strong understanding of IT security practices, including vulnerability management, patching, and system hardening, Change Management and Production Control
- Ability to analyze complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and devise effective solutions under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide clear, concise reports and updates
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong customer service mindset, with a focus on responsiveness and building positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Experience with providing 24x7x365 support and working in environments with high uptime and availability requirements
- Solid project management and organizational skills -Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification a plus
- ITIL certification or similar for service management best practices including working knowledge of ITIL and Service Availably concepts
- Demonstrated knowledge of software development methodologies and techniques
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities :
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $71.39 to $79.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent :
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Salary : $71 - $79
