Overview
Team Lead, Site Reliability Engineering
Regular travel to Brighton required | United Kingdom | Remote | Work from Home
What You Will Be Doing
* Team Leadership & Operational Management: Lead and mentor a team of Site Reliability Engineers to ensure technical excellence, timely resolution of incidents, and professional growth of team members; oversee queue management, ticket prioritization, and workload distribution to meet SLA and utilization targets; act as the primary point of contact for critical escalations and severity-1 incidents, providing guidance and technical direction; conduct performance reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen the team’s capabilities; collaborate with management on performance metrics, process adherence, and resource planning; set specific goals and objectives for team members as part of Pythian’s goal planning program; provide guidance to team members regarding training opportunities as part of Pythian’s self-directed training program; hold regular one-on-one sessions to disseminate information and gain feedback on opportunities for improvement.
* Technical Responsibilities: Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters, Istio service mesh, and Linux-based systems; automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting; build monitoring and observability solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki; troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and system performance issues; partner with AI/ML teams to ensure infrastructure readiness for model training and data pipelines.
What You Bring
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience leading a team.
* Experience with Google Cloud, plus IaC tools (Terraform).
* Strong knowledge of microservices, containers (Kubernetes, Docker), and networking.
* Hands-on experience with PKI, service mesh, and Linux systems administration.
* SRE mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
What You Get In Return
* Competitive total rewards package; substantial training allowance and opportunities for professional development.
* Flexible remote work with no daily office travel requirement; stable internet connection required.
* Collaborate with experienced professionals in the industry.
* Laptop and annual budget to personalize your home workspace.
* Annual wellness budget and generous paid vacation and sick days, plus a day off to volunteer for charity.
Hiring Disclaimer
The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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