SRE GCP DevOps/ Consultant Specialist
HSBC · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Maintain and support production systems for reliability.
- Implement SRE best practices like monitoring and alerting.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes.
- Automate tasks using scripting languages like Python.
- Collaborate with teams to drive improvements.
About the role
About HSBC
Some careers shine brighter than others. If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realize their ambitions.Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our growing strategic team. As an SRE, you will contribute to the stability, scalability, and automation of our cloud-based production environments and play a key role in ensuring our services are reliable and high-performing. This position is ideal for candidates at least 3-5 years of SRE experience who are passionate about both software engineering and operations. This team works on AI relevant strategic applications. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist.In This Role You Will
- Maintain and support production systems, ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability.
- Assist in implementing SRE best practices including monitoring, alerting, SLOs/SLIs, and incident response.
- Deploy, configure, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and configuration to streamline development and deployment processes.
- Automate repetitive tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to address issues and drive improvements across the stack.
- Participate in on-call support rotation and help resolve incidents in a timely manner.
- Document procedures, configurations, and post-incident reviews to foster a learning culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in SRE, DevOps, or Production Support roles.
- Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetesl, Istio, Helm) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Zipkin, Jeager, Datadog, etc.).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
- Familiar with Kubernetes GitOps practices and toolings, such as ArgoCD, FluxCD or Tekton.
- Scripting/programming proficiency in Python, Bash, Go, or comparable languages.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to dive into complex problems.
Why Join HSBC
You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. www.hsbc.com/careers HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be held in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. Issued by – HSBC Software Development India.Key skills/competency
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- DevOps
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Python
- Automation
- Monitoring
- Incident Response
Skills & topics
- Site Reliability Engineer
- SRE
- DevOps
- GCP
- Google Cloud Platform
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Python
- Automation
- Consultant Specialist
- HSBC
- Cloud Computing
- Monitoring
- Alerting
- Incident Response
- Production Support
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3-5 years of SRE/DevOps experience, GCP, Kubernetes, and Python skills.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your experience with CI/CD, monitoring tools, and automation.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on containerization, cloud platforms (GCP), and troubleshooting complex problems.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Be ready to discuss how you work with development and operations teams.
- Understand HSBC's values: Align your answers with their focus on continuous development and diversity.
Technical preparation
Master GCP services relevant to SRE.,Practice Kubernetes deployments and management.,Build automation scripts in Python or Go.,Understand CI/CD pipeline implementation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex production issue you resolved.,How do you prioritize competing operational tasks?,Share an experience of collaborating with developers.,How do you handle incidents under pressure?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Site Reliability Engineer at HSBC?
- As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at HSBC, your key responsibilities will include maintaining and supporting production systems for high availability and scalability, implementing SRE best practices such as monitoring and alerting, deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, automating tasks with scripting languages, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
- What cloud platforms and containerization technologies are used in this SRE role at HSBC?
- This role requires working knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, with specific mention of Istio and Helm. Cloud platform experience is sought in AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with Kubernetes GitOps practices and tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton is also a plus.
- What level of experience is required for the SRE GCP DevOps Consultant Specialist position at HSBC?
- HSBC is seeking candidates with at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in SRE, DevOps, or Production Support roles. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, is also required.
- What programming and scripting languages are important for this SRE role at HSBC?
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages is essential for this role. Candidates should be skilled in languages such as Python, Bash, or Go, as these are utilized for automating repetitive tasks and processes within the production environments.
- How does HSBC foster a learning culture within its technical teams?
- HSBC fosters a learning culture through various means, including encouraging documentation of procedures, configurations, and post-incident reviews. They also emphasize providing a workplace that supports continuous professional development and offers opportunities for growth within an inclusive and diverse environment.
- What are the typical monitoring and logging tools used by the SRE team at HSBC?
- The SRE team at HSBC utilizes a range of monitoring and logging tools. Experience with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Zipkin, Jeager, and Datadog is beneficial for this role.
- Does this SRE role at HSBC involve on-call responsibilities?
- Yes, this Site Reliability Engineer role at HSBC involves participation in an on-call support rotation. This is to ensure timely resolution of incidents that may occur outside of standard business hours.