About this role We are looking for a foundational member of the Cloud infrastructure team at WRITER. This role will involve contributing to the development and implementation of our Site reliability engineering (SRE) program. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, scalability, performance, and security of WRITER’s critical systems, taking a proactive approach to guarantee that our high-ROI products reach our customers seamlessly. ♀️ Your responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of WRITER, Inc.’s cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance Design and implement scalable cloud automation to support seamless deployment for our largest enterprise customers Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform & Python Collaborate with development teams to optimize cloud resources and enhance system reliability Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues affecting the reliability of our writing solutions Conduct post-mortem analyses of system failures to identify root causes and implement preventive measures Optimize and scale our cloud infrastructure to support growing user demand and ensure cost efficiency Ensure the security and compliance of our systems, adhering to industry standards and regulations Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our site reliability practices ⭐ Is this you? Proven expertise in Site Reliability Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience Deep understanding of system architecture and infrastructure design to ensure high availability and performance Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go for automation and monitoring Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and their respective services for scalable and resilient systems Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to maintain system health and performance Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in best practices for reliability and system optimization Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential system failures and performance bottlenecks ✨ Preferred skills & experience: Software engineering expertise Terraform Python Kubernetes Scala AWS/GCP Benefits & perks (UK full-time employees): Generous PTO, plus company holidays Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks) Fertility and family planning support Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri Competitive pension scheme and company contribution Annual work-life stipends for: Home office setup, cell phone, internet Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc. Learning and development stipend Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites Competitive compensation and company stock options