[Remote] Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Hatch IT

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3–7 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or Systems Engineering roles
  • Strong proficiency with Linux systems and shell scripting
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/ECS and container technologies (Docker)
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python or Java
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, and security fundamentals
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
  • A mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with observability stacks (OpenTelemetry)
  • Knowledge of database management (PostgreSQL)
  • Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
  • Familiarity with zero-downtime deployments and chaos engineering practices

Responsibilities

  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of production systems
  • Implement and maintain SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs for critical services
  • Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt, Ansible
  • Develop automation to minimize manual operations and improve deployment workflows
  • Build CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable deployments
  • Design and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Datadog)
  • Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response efforts
  • Perform root-cause analysis and develop postmortems to prevent recurring issues
  • Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)
  • Optimize system architecture for reliability and fault tolerance
  • Implement best practices for security, networking, and service resilience
  • Work closely with development teams to design reliable microservices and distributed systems
  • Advocate for SRE principles and drive operational excellence across engineering teams
  • Mentor engineers on reliability practices, tooling, and automation strategies

Skills

SRE
Terraform
Terragrunt
Ansible
IaC
CI/CD
SLI
SLO
SLA
capacity planning
performance tuning
monitoring
logging
automation
infrastructure provisioning

Hatch IT

Specialized recruitment for tech startups

About Hatch IT

Hatch IT focuses on recruitment for tech startups and small businesses, helping them find skilled engineers who fit their culture. They do not operate on a commission basis, which allows them to prioritize quality over quantity in candidate selection. By integrating with clients' tools like Slack and Applicant Tracking Systems, Hatch IT streamlines the hiring process and reduces the workload for managers. Their goal is to simplify hiring while providing predictable costs and expert guidance on compensation and market trends.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Premium insurance
Mental health days
Caregiver leave
Time off
Internet reimbursement
Savings plan
Anniversary reward program
Additional benefits

Risks

Increased competition from local firms in Durham may challenge Hatch IT's market share.
AI-driven recruitment platforms could reduce demand for traditional services.
Economic uncertainty may lead to reduced spending on recruitment services.

Differentiation

Hatch IT offers a subscription model for recruiting, marketing, and community engagement.
They integrate with clients' tools like Slack and ATS for seamless recruitment processes.
Hatch IT focuses on tech startups, ensuring cultural and technical fit for candidates.

Upsides

Expansion into Durham opens new market opportunities for Hatch IT.
Growing demand for remote work solutions boosts Hatch IT's recruitment services.
Emphasis on diversity in tech hiring aligns with Hatch IT's sourcing capabilities.

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