Site Reliability Engineer II
Cority · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Support cloud services reliability and performance.
- Implement SRE best practices and automation.
- Manage database availability and performance.
- Participate in incident response and CI/CD.
- Collaborate with engineering teams for improvements.
About the role
About Cority
Cority helps customers see and prevent risks across their operations in real time. Our EHS+ platform converges people, data, and AI agents to provide a clear view of information people can trust, automate workflows that make people more impactful, and deliver personalized insights and expertise to improve decision-making. While most solutions respond to risks one at a time, Cority helps prevent them across environmental management, employee health, safety, quality, and sustainability. For 40 years, Cority has been the market leader in EHS+, recognized by top analysts and trusted by more than 1,500 of the most complex organizations worldwide. Cority has received many awards for its strong employee culture and outstanding business performance. To learn more, visit www.cority.com.
Role Summary
As an Intermediate Site Reliability Engineer, you will support the reliability, performance, and scalability of cloud-hosted services and database platforms. You will work with senior team members to implement SRE best practices, improve automation, enhance monitoring, and contribute to incident response processes. You will also apply foundational DBA skills to ensure availability, recoverability, and performance of key data services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support cloud operations across Production, Customer Sales and Professional Services environments, focusing on reliability and performance.
- Assist in defining and tracking SLIs/SLOs and participate in incident response activities.
- Contribute to creation and maintenance of monitoring dashboards and alerts.
- Support managed and self-hosted databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
- Perform routine DBA tasks including backups, restores, integrity checks, and performance troubleshooting.
- Contribute to automation for provisioning, patching, and deployments using IaC and scripting.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on schema enhancements and query analysis.
- Participate in CI/CD workflows and integrate database changes into pipelines.
- Maintain clear documentation including runbooks and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications:
- 4–6 years in SRE, Cloud Operations, DevOps, or related roles.
- Foundational experience with SQL Server or PostgreSQL in production environments.
- Basic understanding of cloud DB platforms such as Amazon RDS or Azure SQL Database.
- Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and alerting solutions.
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and exposure to tools like Gitlab, Jenkins or Octopus Deploy.
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
- Exposure to Container Orchestration via ECS Fargate or Kubernetes, and containerized Windows and Linux workloads.
- Familiarity with Flyway, Liquibase, or other database migration tools.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Redis or other caching layers.
- Familiarity with Database Performance tooling, like Solarwinds DPA
Success Indicators:
- Improved reliability metrics and reduction in recurring incidents.
- Demonstrated growth in automation and reduced manual tasks.
- Strong collaboration and steady progression toward taking ownership of services.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- An opportunity to work in a values-driven, performance oriented, dynamic and growth focused culture
- We support a remote working environment with a one-time home office allowance and subsidized monthly internet allowance
- Competitive health benefits, dental plans, and retirement savings plan (RRSP, 401K plan etc.)
- Annual fitness allowance
- Mental health support provided through access to Calm Premium meditation app and access to Talkspace
- Access to Udemy, internal training programs, annual training allowance and certifications (if applicable), and High Talent Programs
Cority is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Cority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, age, disability or any other legally protected status. For applicants who would like to request for accommodation please send an email to [email protected] .
Key skills/competency
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Cloud Operations
- DevOps
- Database Administration
- Automation
- Monitoring
- CI/CD
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- Kubernetes
Skills & topics
- Site Reliability Engineer
- SRE
- Cloud Operations
- DevOps
- Database Administration
- Automation
- Monitoring
- CI/CD
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Bash
- PowerShell
- Amazon RDS
- Azure SQL Database
- Gitlab
- Jenkins
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight SRE, cloud operations, and DBA experience, mentioning specific tools and technologies like SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Python, and Kubernetes.
- Showcase automation skills: Emphasize your experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) in your application.
- Demonstrate cloud and CI/CD knowledge: Clearly articulate your familiarity with cloud DB platforms (RDS, Azure SQL) and CI/CD concepts (Gitlab, Jenkins).
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss troubleshooting scenarios, incident response, and database management tasks.
- Highlight collaboration: In your application and interviews, showcase your ability to work effectively with engineering teams.
Technical preparation
Master SQL Server/PostgreSQL and cloud DB platforms.,Develop proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.,Gain hands-on experience with Kubernetes or Fargate.,Understand and implement CI/CD pipelines and IaC.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system reliability issue you solved.,How do you collaborate with development teams?,Share an experience improving automation efficiency.,How do you handle critical incidents under pressure?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Site Reliability Engineer at Cority?
- As a Site Reliability Engineer at Cority, you will focus on ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our cloud-hosted services and database platforms. This includes supporting cloud operations, defining SLIs/SLOs, participating in incident response, managing databases, and contributing to automation and CI/CD processes.
- What technical skills are essential for the Site Reliability Engineer role at Cority?
- Essential technical skills include experience with SRE, Cloud Operations, or DevOps, foundational knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL, basic understanding of cloud DB platforms (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database), proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python), familiarity with monitoring tools, and exposure to CI/CD concepts and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Does Cority offer remote work opportunities for Site Reliability Engineers?
- Yes, Cority supports a remote working environment for this role, providing a one-time home office allowance and a subsidized monthly internet allowance to ensure you have the resources needed to work effectively from home.
- What kind of professional development opportunities are available for a Site Reliability Engineer at Cority?
- Cority offers various development opportunities, including access to Udemy, internal training programs, an annual training allowance, and support for certifications. They also have High Talent Programs designed to foster career growth.
- How does Cority support employee well-being for its Site Reliability Engineers?
- Cority prioritizes employee well-being by offering competitive health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, an annual fitness allowance, and mental health support through access to the Calm Premium meditation app and Talkspace.
- What are the 'Success Indicators' for a Site Reliability Engineer at Cority?
- Success as a Site Reliability Engineer at Cority is indicated by improvements in reliability metrics, a reduction in recurring incidents, increased automation leading to fewer manual tasks, strong collaboration with teams, and steady progression towards taking ownership of services.
- What experience level is Cority seeking for this Site Reliability Engineer position?
- Cority is seeking candidates with 4-6 years of experience in SRE, Cloud Operations, DevOps, or related roles for this Intermediate Site Reliability Engineer position.