Senior Reliability Engineer

4 weeks ago


Lindfield, New South Wales, Australia Commonwealth Bank Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Reliability Engineer to lead our technology team in ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our applications.

Job Summary

  • Lead the implementation and advocacy for SRE principles to improve the reliability and availability of our applications.
  • Oversee the monitoring of system performance and reliability, and proactively identify and address potential issues.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to design and build scalable, reliable systems.
  • Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts and tools to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
  • Perform root cause analysis of critical incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Participate in and lead on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
  • Continuously improve incident response processes and procedures, setting high standards for the team.
  • Conduct and facilitate post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned to enhance system reliability.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Mentor and guide junior SRE team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in SRE and DevOps.

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • PostgreSQL development - schema design, performance tuning, PostgreSQL management
  • AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL management
  • Linux, Python
  • Source control, GitHub, GitHub actions, Automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform
  • MongoDB, MS SQL database development, Oracle database development
  • AWS foundation services (EC2, Lambda, Cloudformation, System Manager, RDS)
  • Extensive experience as an SRE Engineer or in a similar role, with a proven track record of leadership
  • Strong understanding of SRE principles and practices
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues and exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Deep knowledge of a wide array of software applications and infrastructure
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, AppDynamics, Splunk, PagerDuty)
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results

About Us

We are the Commonwealth Bank, one of Australia's leading financial institutions. We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization that prioritizes customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $200,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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