The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will architect solutions to complex operational challenges and mentor engineers to help the platform scale for millions of customers
Job Summary
The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will architect solutions to complex operational challenges and mentor engineers to help the platform scale for millions of customers.
This role requires deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform to design highly available systems supporting critical financial transactions.
Empower offers a flexible work environment with generous benefits including up to 6% company matching on 401(k) plans and paid volunteer time.
Matching Summary
The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will architect solutions to complex operational challenges and mentor engineers to help the platform scale for millions of customers.
Salary
Base: $105,700.00 - $149,275.00; Bonus/Equity: Non-sales positions eligible for bonus program; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
AWS architecture expertise
Kubernetes cluster management
Terraform Infrastructure as Code
Python or Go programming
Datadog observability implementation
GitOps workflow experience
Incident response leadership
Nice-to-have
Financial services domain knowledge
Chaos engineering background
FinOps cost optimization skills
Service mesh implementation
Open-source contributions
Operational Excellence strategies
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
4 to 7 years of SRE experience
Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
No visa sponsorship available
Work Rights
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.