Senior Site Reliability Engineer I at Remitly

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years in SRE, DevSecOps, or Security Engineering roles
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), SIEM integration, and OTEL
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ArgoCD) and Policy-as-Code (Checkov, Kyverno)
  • Hands-on experience with security tooling (Snyk, TruffleHog, Qualys, Vault)
  • Scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in security operations
  • Experience training teams on security best practices and compliance requirements including Zero Trust, MFA, and secret management
  • Experience with observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki)
  • Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC2) and governance programs
  • Strong communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain OTEL Gateway integrations for forwarding security telemetry to SIEM platforms
  • Build and maintain observability, logging, and alerting for security events across cloud and on-prem environments
  • Collaborate on SIEM integration, anomaly detection, and AI-enhanced observability
  • Automate compliance controls and policy enforcement in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Checkov, GitHub Actions, and Kyverno
  • Develop and maintain Policy/Compliance data pipelines, normalization, drift detection, and scorecard automation
  • Define and enforce security and compliance policies aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC2
  • Design and implement automation for secrets management, DLP, and vulnerability scanning
  • Harden CI/CD pipelines and container infrastructure using CIS benchmarks, Chainguard, and image scanning tools
  • Support Zero Trust, MFA, and OIDC-based identity management across platforms
  • Partner with AI/ML teams to integrate AI-based threat detection, compliance scoring, and intelligent automation into security workflows
  • Explore and implement AI-enhanced policy enforcement, anomaly detection, and predictive risk analysis
  • Lead and standardize incident response, disaster recovery, and technical resilience initiatives
  • Collaborate with software engineers, platform teams, and governance stakeholders to embed security into the SDLC
  • Train teams on security best practices and compliance requirements

Skills

OTEL
SIEM
Terraform
ArgoCD
Checkov
Kyverno
GitHub Actions
Snyk
TruffleHog
Azure
AWS
CIS benchmarks
Chainguard
Zero Trust
MFA
OIDC

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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