Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure and Deployment Expert for High-Growth Government Technology Company

Introduction to OpenGov Imagine being part of a team that is revolutionizing the way local governments operate, making them more efficient, transparent, and accountable. OpenGov is a high-growth, late-stage venture-backed startup that is leading the charge in cloud software for cities, counties, and state agencies. With a mission to power more effective and accountable government, we are transforming communities and making a positive social impact. Our team is passionate, smart, fun, and humble, and we are looking for a talented Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our ranks. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer to enable continuous integration and deployment of highly reliable and error-free production code using modern cloud-native technologies. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for building infrastructure to ensure our deployments are resilient, performant, and scalable. You will play a critical role in designing and building well-architected and efficient software, ensuring uptime SLAs for our production systems, and supporting the development team in delivering high-quality software quickly and reliably. Key Responsibilities Build software for and manage highly available cloud infrastructure for continuous integration, automated software releases, infrastructure automation, and monitoring. Operate Kubernetes and Docker in production on public clouds, including Azure and AWS. Build and operate services foundational to the product architecture, such as Kafka, Authorization/Authentication, Postgres, REST and GraphQL Microservices, etc. Build and operate software delivery, process automation, testing, and other tools to improve developer velocity and fuel engineering innovation. Lead deployment aspects related to networking (e.g., load balancing), security (e.g., TLS termination, secrets management), and scalability. Support, troubleshoot, and monitor production systems, including optimization of their performance, scale, utilization, and costs. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience running Kubernetes securely and at scale in production on public clouds, preferably with both Linux and Windows workloads. Experience with AWS, Azure, and their APIs and services. Development and administration experience in Linux environments. Programming skills in languages like Java/Python/Ruby/Go/C/C++. Demonstrable experience in creating high-performance and highly scalable services. Deep understanding of networking protocols, HTTPS, load balancing, and security. Experience with tooling infrastructure automation and monitoring, such as Docker, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Artifactory, Terraform, New Relic, Grafana, etc. Skills and Competencies We are looking for someone with: Strong verbal and written communication skills. An informed balance between strategic direction and tactical execution. A strong orientation towards delivering results incrementally with a keen desire for customer impact. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: Minimum 10 years of industry experience with 5+ years as a DevOps/SRE engineer supporting enterprise high availability Cloud-native SaaS systems. BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent. Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At OpenGov, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team of engineers, and develop your skills in cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, and DevOps. You will also have access to training and professional development opportunities, including conferences, workshops, and online courses. Work Environment and Company Culture Our company culture is built on the values of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. We are a dynamic and fast-paced environment that is always looking for ways to improve and innovate. Our team is passionate, smart, fun, and humble, and we are committed to making a positive social impact. We offer a range of perks and benefits, including 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave policy, annual wellness stipend, anniversary awards, and more! Compensation, Perks, and Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a range of perks and benefits, including: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees. Fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance. Unlimited PTO. Parental Leave policy. Annual wellness stipend. Anniversary awards. Conclusion If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team of talented engineers and contribute to the development of innovative cloud software that is transforming the way local governments operate. Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story. OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Apply for this job