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Site Reliability Engineer
Anywhere
Type : Contract
Category : Engineer
Industry : Communications
Workplace Type : Remote
Reference ID : JN -012025-92522
Date Posted : 01 / 28 / 2025
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Description :
Our client, a US-based Sports & Entertainment organization, is looking to engage a bright, high energy Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their expanding team. Primary focus for this role will be to build and maintain observability frameworks that ensure the reliability and performance of client systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in observability, experience with API testing for published content, and a solid understanding of site reliability engineering.
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate : $30 - $35 / hr. w2
Responsibilities : Key Responsibilities
Build and Maintain Observability Frameworks : Develop and implement observability frameworks to monitor the health and performance of our services, ensuring uptime and reliability.
Incident Response and On-Call Support : Be the first line of defense in troubleshooting and resolving incidents without relying on runbooks, utilizing your strong problem-solving skills.
Front End and Native Application Testing : Utilize technology and alerting to create a framework to inform internal teams of the status of our technology products.
API Testing : Perform thorough API testing for published content using tools like Postman and Cypress / Selenium or custom tooling to ensure accuracy and performance.
Infrastructure as Code : Utilize Terraform for managing infrastructure, including ServiceNow integrations, and automate workflows.
Monitoring and Logging : Leverage Datadog, or equivalent tools such as New Relic or Splunk, to set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of services.
AWS Resources Management : Manage and optimize AWS resources, including EKS and ECS, to ensure scalability and cost-efficiency.
CI / CD Pipeline Management : Use GitLab pipelines for continuous integration and deployment, ensuring smooth and automated delivery of code changes.
Integration : Integrate tools like ServiceNow with Slack or Asana to streamline workflows and enhance team communication.
Experience Requirements :
Technical Skills :
1-2 years of professional experience involving the following :
Programming Languages : Proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript variants; familiarity with Go is a plus.
Infrastructure as Code : Experience with Terraform, particularly in integrating ServiceNow with other tools.
API Testing and Automation : Hands-on experience with Cypress, Postman, and monitoring tools like Datadog (or equivalents like New Relic or Splunk).
Front End and Native Application Testing : Utilize Cypress, Selenium, or Webdriver.io to ensure comprehensive coverage for all Fan facing technology
Cloud Infrastructure : Strong understanding of AWS services, particularly EKS and ECS.
CI / CD Pipelines : Experience with GitLab for managing pipelines and automating deployments.
Observability : Expertise in setting up and maintaining observability frameworks to monitor and improve system reliability.
West Coast Time Zone : Ability to work in the West Coast time zone to cover critical hours of operation.
Soft Skills :
Startup Mentality : Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where wearing multiple hats is the norm.
Collaborative : Strong team player with excellent communication skills; team player.
Curiosity and Passion : A genuine passion for technology, with a strong desire to learn and explore new tools and methodologies.
Love of Learning : While a formal computer science degree is preferred a solid foundation in coding and problem-solving, whether self-taught or through experience, is essential.
Soccer Knowledge : An interest in soccer is a plus, as it aligns with our company culture and mission.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with ServiceNow : Knowledge of integrating ServiceNow with other tools, particularly Slack or Asana.
On-Call Experience : Proven ability to handle on-call responsibilities, troubleshoot incidents, and resolve them promptly without the need for extensive documentation.
Education Requirements :
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits : medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state / locality.
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About Eliassen Group :
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Salary : $30 - $35
