Senior Site Reliability Engineer I at Remitly

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience in SRE, DevOps, or software engineering roles
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Ruby)
Expertise in Linux systems, networking (TCP/IP, DNS), and cloud platforms (AWS)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Github Actions, Jenkins) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Experience with automation and configuration management tools
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferably with background in Application Development (Web Applications)

Responsibilities

Design and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure (AWS)
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
Manage container orchestration platforms (ECS/ECR)
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback
Automate routine operational tasks to reduce manual effort and improve reliability
Integrate security and compliance checks into pipelines (DevSecOps)
Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
Define and track SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs
Implement distributed tracing and performance profiling
Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response efforts
Conduct root cause analysis and write postmortems
Design self-healing systems and automated recovery mechanisms
Apply chaos engineering principles to test system resilience
Manage secrets, access controls, and identity policies (IAM, Vault)
Ensure infrastructure and deployments meet compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Remediate vulnerability issues
Work closely with software engineers, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth releases
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Participate in architectural reviews and technical planning

Skills

Python

Bash

Ruby

Linux

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

GitLab

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

IAM

Vault

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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