Remitly

Site Reliability Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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

About Our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

Our CEMEA Cloud/SRE team is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to help build scalable, secure, and reliable systems. Our team specializes in cloud and DevOps technologies, with members possessing varying levels of expertise in areas such as Kubernetes, development, and database administration. Cedric emphasizes a collaborative working style and values team members who are proactive in communication and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve CI/CD pipelines
  • Manage AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Ensure high availability, observability, and performance
  • Automate systems for efficiency and cost optimization
  • Collaborate across engineering, ops, and leadership teams

Requirements

  • Employment Type: Full time
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in a software/technology environment is required.
  • DevOps/SRE Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
  • AWS Expertise: Preferably 5 years comprehensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch.
  • Kubernetes Proficiency: Preferably 2 years hands-on experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in Kubernetes environments. Practical experience with Helm and ArgoCD.
  • Containerization: Understanding of containerization concepts and tools like Docker/Podman.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Preferably 2 years experience with IaC tools like Terraform to manage and automate cloud resources effectively. Terraform is preferential.
  • Certifications: Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous.

Working for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Work in a way that works for you:

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Benefits:

  • Medical Aid
  • Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
  • Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
  • Study Leave

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

Note: Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking information.

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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