Site Reliability Engineer
Piper Companies · Raleigh, NC
- On site
- Full-time
- $155,000 / year
- Raleigh, NC
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Site Reliability Engineer
Piper Companies · Raleigh, NC
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Job highlights
- Engineer site reliability in cloud environments.
- Implement monitoring and observability solutions.
- Automate processes and improve efficiency.
- Resolve production issues and enhance systems.
- Refine AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure.
About the role
About the Role
Piper Companies is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to support a growing client in the enterprise technology industry in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The Site Reliability Engineer role requires you to sit onsite 3 days a week and is ideal for an engineer with strong experience in cloud platforms, automation, and building resilient, observable systems.
Responsibilities
- Establish proactive monitoring strategies by implementing synthetic checks across critical systems, APIs, and services.
- Create and manage observability solutions, including dashboards, alert tuning, and telemetry improvements to drive actionable insights.
- Build and maintain automation tools and scripts to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
- Investigate and resolve production issues while contributing to post-incident reviews and long-term reliability enhancements.
- Continuously refine cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure to strengthen performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, CloudFormation, etc.) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation and tooling.
- Experience with observability platforms such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or similar tools.
- Hybrid schedule requirement: ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
Compensation
- $125,000 – $155,000 annually
- Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Key skills/competency
- Site Reliability Engineering
- AWS
- Azure
- Terraform
- Python
- Observability
- Monitoring
- Automation
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Production Support
Skills & topics
- site reliability engineer
- sre
- aws
- azure
- terraform
- python
- observability
- cloud engineer
- devops
- automation engineer
- raleigh
- durham
- nc
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your AWS, Terraform, Python, and observability platform experience, aligning keywords with the Site Reliability Engineer role.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Express your enthusiasm for Piper Companies and detail how your skills meet the hybrid work requirement in Raleigh-Durham.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on cloud concepts, scripting, and system design principles relevant to SRE.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills: Be ready to discuss past incident resolutions and your approach to ensuring system reliability.
- Ask insightful questions: Inquire about team structure, current projects, and growth opportunities within the enterprise technology client.
Technical preparation
Review AWS services and IAM permissions.,Practice Terraform configurations for infrastructure.,Write Python scripts for automation tasks.,Familiarize with observability and monitoring tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex production issue you resolved.,How do you balance proactive work with reactive tasks?,Tell me about a time you improved system reliability.,How do you collaborate with development teams?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Site Reliability Engineer role at Piper Companies?
- This Site Reliability Engineer position at Piper Companies offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will be expected to work onsite 3 days per week in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Site Reliability Engineer job?
- The ideal candidate for the Site Reliability Engineer role will have hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, CloudFormation), Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, proficiency in Python for automation, and experience with observability platforms (Dynatrace, AppDynamics).
- Does Piper Companies offer comprehensive benefits for the Site Reliability Engineer position?
- Yes, Piper Companies offers a full comprehensive benefits package for the Site Reliability Engineer role, including Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, and Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if required by law.
- What is the salary range for the Site Reliability Engineer role?
- The Site Reliability Engineer position at Piper Companies offers an annual salary range of $125,000 to $155,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- What is the application deadline for the Site Reliability Engineer job?
- Applications for the Site Reliability Engineer role will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date of 06/12/2026. It is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
- What educational background is required for the Site Reliability Engineer position at Piper Companies?
- A Bachelor's degree is required for the Site Reliability Engineer position at Piper Companies. This educational requirement is essential for candidates applying for this role.
- How can I highlight my suitability for the hybrid work model in my application for the Site Reliability Engineer role?
- To highlight your suitability for the hybrid work model, explicitly state your ability and willingness to work onsite 3 days per week in Raleigh-Durham, NC in your resume and cover letter. Mention any experience you have with successful hybrid work setups.