Senior Site reliability Engineer at Remitly

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Risk ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience with SRE practices such as monitoring, incident response, and automation
  • CI/CD (including microservices pipeline design, large-scale Docker image handling) Git
  • Good in writing Terraform modules
  • Demonstrate good experience on Networking (NAT, outbound proxy, subnet-to-cluster communication)
  • Exposure to application Architecture, Performance Testing (pre-production)
  • Demonstrate Cloud experience
  • Linux (including bash scripting)
  • Good in troubleshooting, Cost Optimization
  • Security (Snyk, infra security tooling & processes)
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
  • Ability to write scripts or code to automate tasks (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive team environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement solutions to improve system reliability and reduce manual tasks
  • Monitor distributed systems and their dependencies to ensure performance and availability
  • Automate recovery processes to maintain service levels
  • Participate in on-call rotations and support incident response
  • Share knowledge and provide informal mentorship to team members
  • Contribute to process and tooling improvements based on hands-on experience

Skills

SRE
Distributed Systems
System Monitoring
Automation
Incident Response
On-call Rotation
System Reliability
Scalability

Remitly

International money transfer for immigrants

About Remitly

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$423.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend
Office Culture
Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves
DEI Learning Opportunities
Community Engagement
Inclusive Benefits

Risks

Swift's integration into banks' channels poses a competitive threat to Remitly.
AI agents' rise may challenge Remitly's operational model in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Schall Law Firm's investigation could impact investor confidence and Remitly's reputation.

Differentiation

Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering competitive rates and fast, secure transactions.
The company leverages technology for a seamless user experience via its app and website.
Remitly engages with immigrant communities through content and educational initiatives.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption in key markets expands Remitly's reach to unbanked individuals.
AI agents in operations could reduce costs and improve Remitly's efficiency.
Visa collaboration enhances Remitly's cross-border fund flow services, boosting customer satisfaction.

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