Cloud Site Reliability Engineer I

Job Summary

Zafin, a global leader in financial technology solutions, is seeking a Cloud Site Reliability Engineer I (CSRE I) to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the VP of Cloud Services, this role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation, support, and maintenance of Zafin's cloud infrastructure and applications. As a CSRE I, you will leverage your expertise to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional service delivery to clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cloud platforms, incident management, and proactive operational practices, with a continuous improvement mindset to adapt to advancing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a level-3 technical support expert for Zafin products and Azure cloud issues.
• Collaborate with Product, Platform Engineering, and DevOps teams to introduce operational enhancements and resiliency measures.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Severity 1 and 2 incidents, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders.
• Participate in external client escalation calls, providing technical insights and solutions.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage container orchestration platforms such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or OpenShift to ensure optimal workload distribution.
• Enhance monitoring and tracking tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, ELK, Log Analytics) to proactively detect and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement best practices for Azure cloud deployment and configuration.
• Develop automation scripts for routine operational tasks, incident responses, and cloud cost optimization.
• Maintain detailed documentation of processes, incidents, and cloud architecture.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 availability for critical incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud support, operations, or a related role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred) or other cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in container orchestration platforms like AKS or OpenShift.
• Expertise in automated deployment pipelines, particularly Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring platforms such as Azure Insights, Grafana, or Site24/7.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python.
• Proven experience in incident management and maintaining SLAs for critical production environments.
• Knowledge of Postgres databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator).
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., Zendesk, ServiceNow).
• Knowledge of compliance and security best practices in cloud environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Innovative and forward-thinking approach to operational challenges.