
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Fivetran · Denver, CO
- On site
- Full-time
- $179,920 / year
- Denver, CO
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Job highlights
- Enhance Fivetran's platform reliability and performance.
- Monitor infrastructure, alert on issues, and respond to incidents.
- Collaborate with engineering for best practices and automation.
- Ensure 100% production infrastructure availability.
- Address infrastructure vulnerabilities with the security team.
About the role
About The Role
Fivetran is looking for a high-performance engineer to be a part of a team of Site Reliability Engineers. You will be working closely with engineering teams, product managers, as well as support and sales engineers to build the future of the Fivetran Data Platform Reliability.
As a member of the Site Reliability Engineering team, you will contribute to the overall performance and reliability of Fivetran’s infrastructure by monitoring, alerting, and initial incident response. You will support the deployment pipeline by working alongside senior SREs. You will gain valuable experience in effective incident response and issue avoidance, becoming a key player in Fivetran’s growing SRE team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for monitoring the availability, capacity, and throughput of Fivetran's production infrastructure to identify and address potential issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate reliability best practices into the product roadmap.
- Support the prioritization and resolution of critical bugs identified by support or sales.
- Contribute to maintaining 100% availability of production infrastructure by collaborating with engineering to implement automation for scalable deployments.
- Proactively monitor infrastructure vulnerabilities and collaborate with the security team to address them in a timely manner.
Outcomes
By month 1:
- Ramp up with Fivetran technology stack and architecture.
- Develop general awareness of all areas of Fivetran's codebase and infrastructure.
- Start monitoring the Fivetran platform.
- Start contributing to incident post-mortems.
By month 2:
- Deliver the task that is being assigned.
By month 6:
- Deliver the project tasks that are being assigned.
Competencies
- 5+ years of experience working with SaaS products at scale.
- Working experience of Kubernetes administration.
- Knowledge of Cloud Platforms and related tooling: AWS, GCP, Terraform, configuration management.
- Experience in Python/Shell scripting. Bonus if you have Java also.
- Experience with Linux operating systems internals and administration.
- Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.
Denver Pay Range: $149,927.34—$179,920 USD
Perks And Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off.
- RSU stock grants*.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information.
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About Fivetran
We’re honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we're proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream. Read about us in Forbes.
Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.
To learn more about Fivetran’s culture and what it’s like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video.
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We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.
Key skills/competency
- Site Reliability Engineering
- SaaS products at scale
- Kubernetes administration
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)
- Terraform
- Configuration management
- Python scripting
- Shell scripting
- Linux operating systems
- PostgreSQL
Skills & topics
- Site Reliability Engineer
- SRE
- DevOps
- Cloud Engineering
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- GCP
- Terraform
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- System Administration
- Infrastructure Management
- SaaS
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with SaaS products, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and scripting languages like Python/Shell.
- Showcase SRE expertise: Emphasize your skills in monitoring, incident response, and ensuring infrastructure availability.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of how you've proactively identified and resolved infrastructure issues or vulnerabilities.
- Understand Fivetran's mission: Align your application and interview responses with Fivetran's goal of making data access simple and reliable.
- Ask insightful questions: Prepare questions about the SRE team's challenges, technology stack, and future roadmap to show engagement.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Fivetran?
- For the Senior Site Reliability Engineer role at Fivetran, key technical skills include extensive experience with SaaS products at scale, Kubernetes administration, cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, proficiency in Terraform and configuration management, Python/Shell scripting, Linux internals, and PostgreSQL database experience. Highlighting these in your resume will strengthen your application.
- How does Fivetran approach hybrid work for its Senior Site Reliability Engineer position in Denver?
- Fivetran's Denver office offers a hybrid work model for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer role. This involves a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, with employees expected to be in the office two days per week to foster team connection and collaboration.
- What is the typical career progression for a Site Reliability Engineer at Fivetran?
- While specific paths can vary, Fivetran's SRE team offers opportunities for growth. By demonstrating strong performance in monitoring, incident response, automation, and collaboration, Senior Site Reliability Engineers can become key players, potentially leading projects and contributing significantly to platform reliability and Fivetran's overall success.
- How does Fivetran ensure diversity and inclusion within its Senior Site Reliability Engineer team?
- Fivetran is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They actively seek to attract, recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce, recognizing that varied backgrounds and experiences contribute to innovation and help build a world-class company. This commitment extends to ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity and access to accommodations during the interview process.
- What compensation can I expect for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer role in Denver, CO?
- The Denver pay range for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer position at Fivetran is $149,927.34 to $179,920 USD annually. Individual compensation within this range is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, business needs, and market demands.
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