Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of production-level SRE/DevOps experience, In-depth knowledge of AWS and advanced skills in Ansible and Terraform, Experience with Windows Server 2019+ and Java applications, Strong programming/scripting skills in languages like PowerShell, Python, and Bash..

Key responsibilities:

Build a resilient, secure, and efficient cloud-based platform

Automate deployment, monitoring, management, and incident response

Monitor and troubleshoot platform issues while managing cross-functional requirements

Collaborate with Development and QA teams to launch new features and services.

Job description

Upgrade is a fintech company that provides affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to everyday consumers. We were the fastest growing company in the Americas last year according to the Financial Times and Upgrade Card was the fastest growing credit card in America two years in a row. We have delivered over $33 billion in affordable and responsible credit to our 5.5M customers. The company is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and was recently valued at $6.3B.

We have built an energizing, collaborative and inclusive culture where team members help each other, learn and innovate to move the company and its customers in the right direction, and own the outcome of their efforts.

Upgrade has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” three years in a row, “Top Companies to work for in Arizona” and one of the "Best Engineering Department" awarded annually by Comparably. We've also received recognition for being a best company for Diversity, Women, Culture, and Veterans.

We are looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products to join a team of 1850 talented and dedicated professionals. Come work with us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About the Role:

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer you will work alongside our DevOps teams to support our Spectrum (Shaw Systems) partnership. You’ll focus on SRE/DevOps contributions including automating build pipelines, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and scripting. This blended role will leverage AWS, automation using Terraform/Ansible, and work with Java-based applications along with Windows and SQL Server 2019+.

What You'll Do:

Build a resilient, secure, and efficient cloud based platform
Automate deployment, monitoring, management and incident response
Monitor and troubleshoot platform issues
Build and scale the technology infrastructure to meet rapidly increasing demand
Manage cross-functional requirements working with various company stakeholders
Collaborate with Development and QA to launch new features and services
Develop and improve operational practices and procedures
Be on-call rotation with after business hours tasks

What We Look For:

5+ years of production-level SRE/DevOps experience
In-depth hands-on knowledge of AWS, advanced knowledge of Ansible and Terraform
Experience with Windows Server 2019+
Understanding of Java applications
Strong understanding of systems, networks and troubleshooting techniques
Experience in automated build pipeline, and continuous integration
Working knowledge of relational databases (Visual Studio / SQL Server 2019+)
Knowledge of cloud monitoring, logging and cost management tools
Strong programming/scripting knowledge (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)
Spectrum (Shaw Systems) experience is a plus

What We Offer You:

Competitive salary and stock option plan
100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
Competitive 401(K) and RRSP program
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Paid parental leave
Health & wellness initiatives

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement.

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