About the Job:
The company is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, particularly known for its platform, Ubuntu, which is widely utilized in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. The company supports a large global workforce with a focus on innovative collaboration, employing over 1200 colleagues in more than 80 countries, with minimal office-based roles. The role of Site Reliability Engineering Manager presents an opportunity to lead a high-performance team and manage a mix of operations, software engineering, and product development.
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The Information Systems team at the company provides services for over 60 million Ubuntu users and is dedicated to pioneering advancements in large-scale information systems. As a Site Reliability Engineering Manager, you will spearhead devops practices, coordinate projects, mentor engineers, and ensure service level agreements are met globally. This position requires a strong background in Linux and operations, as well as experience in managing devops teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily agile devops practices within the team.
- Act as a representative of the Information Systems team to stakeholders and customers.
- Organize and drive internal engineering projects.
- Mentor team members for skill improvement.
- Implement and maintain structured engineering and operation processes.
- Deliver quality managed services consistently and on schedule.
Requirements:
- Proven track record in software delivery using infrastructure as code.
- Experience managing devops teams for SaaS or similar solutions.
- Understanding of testing methodologies and maintainable code quality.
- Technical aptitude for navigating complex distributed systems.
- Familiarity with various cloud technologies and topologies.
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
- Outstanding academic background from high school through university.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with Ubuntu system administration.
- Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.
- Experience in managing distributed teams.
Work Conditions:
- Fully distributed, home-based team environment.
- Regular travel for team gatherings to foster collaboration and alignment on strategic goals.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-driven annual bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards.
- Generous holiday leave, maternity, and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities for travel to new locations for team events.
The company's Commitment:
The company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. Each application is considered fairly, regardless of identity or background.
