Site Reliability Engineer

Overview

Join our client, a leading financial institution at the forefront of innovation, where technology drives success and reliability is paramount. As a critical partner, Aquent is seeking an exceptional individual to step into a pivotal role within their dynamic engineering team. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of their robust platforms and ensure seamless, high-performance operations for millions of users.

**Impact You’ll Make**
Are you ready to be a cornerstone of stability and innovation? In this role, you will be instrumental in architecting resilient systems, driving efficient development practices, and championing a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll lead transformative projects, guide engineering excellence, and directly contribute to the reliability and scalability of mission-critical applications, making a tangible impact on the success of the business and the experience of its customers.

**Key Responsibilities**
*Drive Technical Leadership & Project Delivery:** Lead engineering teams through the entire project lifecycle, leveraging agile methodologies like Scrum to ensure efficient delivery and robust release practices.
*Architect & Design Cloud-Native Solutions:** Translate high-level architectural visions into detailed low-level designs, providing expert technical oversight for the development and deployment of cutting-edge cloud-native applications.
*Champion Reliability & Scalability:** Design, architect, and deploy highly available and scalable cloud-native applications on platforms such as GCP, ensuring optimal performance and resilience.
*Optimize Data Management:** Leverage your expertise with diverse database technologies, including MongoDB, Aerospike, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL, to build and maintain robust data solutions.
*Advance DevOps & Automation:** Implement and optimize containerization strategies using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and establish sophisticated CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment.
*Innovate with AI/ML:** Integrate and apply AI/Machine Learning models to enhance data analytics, visualization, automation, and creatively solve complex business and technical challenges.
*Foster Collaboration & Mentorship:** Work closely with diverse stakeholders across product management, architecture, and other engineering domains, while actively mentoring and coaching multiple teams to elevate technical capabilities.
*Influence & Present Solutions:** Effectively engage subject matter experts, present complex architectural solutions to governance boards and stakeholders, and advocate for data-driven proposals.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**
* Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering projects using Scrum and efficient release practices.
* Strong background in converting high-level designs into low-level designs and providing technical oversight.
* Demonstrated experience in designing, architecting, and deploying cloud-native applications, specifically on GCP.
* Proficiency with various database technologies, including MongoDB, Aerospike, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
* Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and building/managing CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience leveraging AI-Driven software development tools to enhance productivity, code comprehension, and documentation.
* Proven track record of integrating and applying AI/Machine Learning models for data analytics, visualization, automation, and problem-solving.
* Ability to maintain high quality standards while delivering within tight schedules.
* Exceptional collaborative mindset with a bias for action, engaging effectively with product management, architects, and other domains.
* Strong ability to work with internal, external, and offshore stakeholders.
* Adept at engaging subject matter experts and quickly grasping complex technical topics.
* Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate solutions, present data-backed proposals, and commit to successful delivery.
* Expertise in solution discovery and crafting designs based on sound engineering principles.
* Creative problem-solver with a knack for analytical thinking.
* Experience mentoring and coaching multiple teams, with the ability to lead across organizational domains.
* Excellent presentation skills, capable of articulating architecture and solutions to governance boards and stakeholders.

**What Sets You Apart:**
* A passion for leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML to push the boundaries of technical solutions.
* A proactive approach to identifying and solving complex challenges, consistently seeking innovative paths forward.
* A natural ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and technical excellence.
* The courage to challenge assumptions constructively, backed by data, and a steadfast commitment to collective success.

**About Aquent Talent:**
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. 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.

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