We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and secure cloud-based services. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the organisation’s key technology transformation programmes.
About the Role
As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and operation of cloud infrastructure and applications on Google Cloud Platform. You will work collaboratively with engineering and infrastructure teams to implement site reliability engineering (SRE) principles, focusing on system reliability, observability, automation, and operational excellence.
This role follows a hybrid working model, requiring attendance at the Bristol office for at least two days per week or 40% of the working time.
Key Responsibilities
Promote and embed SRE best practices within engineering teams and microservices environments
Partner with infrastructure and DevOps engineers to improve system resilience and performance
Troubleshoot complex incidents and implement long-term solutions through code and automation
Develop and improve automation pipelines to reduce manual operations and enhance system efficiency
Contribute to multiple strategic digital initiatives and collaborate across engineering domains
Essential Skills and Experience
Background in software engineering or telemetry, with current focus on SRE
Extensive experience with public cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud (or AWS/Azure)
Proven ability to manage Kubernetes clusters in production environments
Competence in scripting and development using languages such as Python, Java, Go, Bash, or PowerShell
Strong understanding of service-level objectives (SLOs), indicators (SLIs), and monitoring practices
Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Familiarity with observability and performance tools such as Dynatrace, Stackdriver, Cloud Monitoring, or similar
Exposure to cost monitoring, logging frameworks, and cloud consumption analytics
Personal Attributes
Ability to mentor and support engineers in adopting SRE methodologies
Logical and structured problem-solving approach
Excellent collaboration and communication skills within cross-functional teams
Strong awareness of the software development lifecycle and agile delivery practices
What We Offer
Competitive pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual performance-based bonus
Company share schemes, including free shares
30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
A broad selection of benefits tailored to lifestyle, wellbeing, and personal circumstances
Inclusive policies, including enhanced parental leave and workplace flexibility
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that supports diversity in all forms. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Focus: DevOps & Cloud
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: DevOps & Cloud
Industry: Banking
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 per annum + + Bonus
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Bristol
FULL_TIME
Job Reference: C39Q2J-DF27925D
Date posted: 7 July 2025
Consultant: Charlie Douds
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