Senior Site Reliability Engineer I at Remitly

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Remitly Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience working with cloud platforms (such as Amazon Web Services) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Background in DevOps, site reliability engineering practices, or related areas
  • Understanding of site reliability principles and how they can improve the software development process
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform)
  • Experience with containers and orchestration tools (such as ECS, Kubernetes, or Docker) is helpful but not required
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve networking, performance, and optimization issues in distributed systems
  • Basic knowledge of Linux, networking, and storage fundamentals
  • Interest in sharing knowledge, supporting teammates, and contributing to a positive team environment
  • Understanding of release, integration, and deployment processes
  • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (such as Grafana, Prometheus, or similar) is a plus
  • Ability to use scripting languages (such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate tasks is welcome but not required
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts to enhance system reliability and scalability, designing solutions that support our evolving business needs while maintaining security and quality
  • Work collaboratively with software engineers and other teams to design and implement deployment approaches using automated processes for continuous integration and delivery
  • Help design, develop, test, and implement solutions that improve availability, reliability, and scalability of our applications
  • Implement infrastructure, configuration, and network as code for supported applications and platforms
  • Partner with Infrastructure, DevOps, Development, and SRE teams to resolve complex technical challenges
  • Monitor service levels and proactively address issues before they affect our customers
  • Promote and support best practices in site reliability engineering across the team

Skills

SRE
CI/CD
Automation
Monitoring
Scalability
Reliability
Deployment
Infrastructure
Security
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery

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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