Site Reliability Engineer at Remitly

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Information Technology, Legal ServicesIndustries

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a software/technology environment, specifically in a DevOps or SRE role. AWS certifications and Kubernetes certifications are advantageous. Candidates should have preferably 5 years of comprehensive experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora RDS PostgreSQL, AWS OpenSearch) and preferably 2 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes environments, including Helm and ArgoCD. Understanding of containerization tools like Docker/Podman and preferably 2 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform are also required.

Responsibilities

The Site Reliability Engineer will build and improve CI/CD pipelines, manage AWS cloud infrastructure, and ensure high availability, observability, and performance. Responsibilities also include automating systems for efficiency and cost optimization, and collaborating across engineering, ops, and leadership teams.

Skills

DevOps

Site Reliability Engineering

CI/CD

AWS

Kubernetes

EC2

Lambda

DynamoDB

Aurora RDS PostgreSQL

Cloud Infrastructure

High Availability

Observability

Performance

Automation

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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