Site Reliability Engineer

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We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support and optimize AWS infrastructure for critical systems, including website operations, mobile apps, BFF APIs, geolocation services, and Magnolia CMS. This role focuses on ensuring reliability, uptime, and performance while driving continuous improvements and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about proactive problem-solving, and advancing their technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

Support AWS infrastructure for

• Website: Ensuring the operation, reliability and optimal performance of the website, including the underlying AWS infrastructure. You will focus on greatly enhanced uptime. The strong focus on keeping a software platform or service running is the foundation of SRE
• Backend for Frontend (BFF) APIs: Support and optimisation of the BFF APIs that facilitate communication between front-end interfaces and backend services, including AWS infrastructure
• Mobile Apps: Support and reliability improvements for the new iOS and Android native applications
• Geo Location: Support and maintenance of the live geolocation service provided by the BFF
• Content Management System (CMS): Management and support of Magnolia CMS and any associated AWS infrastructure
  
  

This role includes rotational on-call support after business hours, with responsibilities distributed in compliance with labour law regulations.

Requirements

• Cloud Architecture Automation: Expertise in automating cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, preferably Terraform. Experience in designing scalable, resilient architectures on cloud platforms such as AWS
• Build and Deployment Pipelines: Proficiency in setting up and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools, preferably GitHub Actions. This ensures rapid, reliable code deployment and reduces time to market
• Software Development Skills: Competence in programming (Java) and scripting languages to develop automation scripts, tooling, and to contribute to the codebase
• Monitoring and Observability: Implementing advanced monitoring solutions (e.g., AppDynamics, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic) to gain insights into system performance and user experience, enabling proactive issue detection
• Log file querying and analysis: using tools such as Splunk or ELK components
• Incident Management and Response: Leading incident response efforts, performing root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
• Performance Optimisation: Analysing system performance and implementing optimisations to enhance speed, scalability, and efficiency
• Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficiency in managing containerised applications using Docker. Experience working with AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS) to deploy and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient containerised solutions
• Collaboration with Development Teams: Working closely with developers throughout the software lifecycle, participating in code reviews, and contributing to architectural decisions to embed reliability from the ground up
• Automation of Manual Tasks: Identifying repetitive tasks and automating them to reduce toil, increase efficiency, and allow focus on strategic improvements
• Customer-Centric Focus: Prioritising user experience by ensuring that services not only are available but also perform optimally from the user’s perspective
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
  
  

What We Offer

• Hybrid / remote working model* and flexible working hours
• Private Health Insurance
• People Lead system for your personal development
• A culture of continuous growth, providing various training resources
• Referral System
• Technical equipment you can choose
• Agile mindset, simplified processes, and a great atmosphere where commitment and autonomy are celebrated
• A community-first mindset working with talented people across technology products and consulting
• As we hire permanent employees for this role, we offer remote opportunities only in Romania, Lithuania and Hungary.
  
  

Additional benefits based on location:

Hungary

• 20 vacation days, increasing according to labour law
• Extensive cafeteria package
  
  

Lithuania

• 20 vacation days
• 2 emergency days
• Pension plan
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 180 days per year
• Discounts from the benefit platform
  
  

Romania

• 24 vacation days, increased based on the work tenure
• 2 emergency days
• Meal tickets
• Opportunity to work abroad for 1 month
  
  

About Us

Zenitech is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to reshaping the global digital landscape. Headquartered in the UK, Zenitech operates internationally, with offices in Lithuania, Romania, and Hungary.

We use a bespoke approach depending upon where the client is on their digital journey, comprising a combination of access to dedicated R&D labs, technology implementation advice, and specialist nearshore development talent. As an international community of individuals who are open to learn from each other, we collectively define and input into the digital future of the clients’ businesses.

Why Zenitech?

• Impactful Projects: Drive meaningful change through digital transformation projects and have an opportunity to make an impact on many different industries.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to growth, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Professional Growth: Zenitech supports continuous learning and development through the People Lead system, helping you advance your skills and career.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion

Zenitech celebrates diversity in all its forms. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued for their unique contributions and perspectives. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know—we’re here to help. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging can be found here.