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IT America Inc

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Plano, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Richmond, VA or Plano, TX Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week Duration: Long term contract Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Site ...

Merican Inc

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Local Candidates Only Work Schedule Hybrid work model with rotating teams: * Team A: Onsite Thursday & Friday; Remote Monday Wednesday

HCLTech

Site Reliability Engineer(SRE)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Dallas Texas (Onsite) Experience: 10 30 years Job Type: Fulltime Role Overview We are hiring a highly experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to drive ...

Coforge

Site Reliability Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$65 - $86.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Middleware API Key Skills: SRE, Middleware API, Scripting and Automation tools Experience: 10+ Years' experience Location: Seattle, Washington & Atlanta, Georgia We ...

Mercor

Site Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$130K - $500K/yr

About the Role As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Mercor, you'll own production reliability across our most critical systems, partnering directly with infrastructure leadership. You'll play a ...

STN Inc

Site Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$67.25 - $89.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Platform and software · shared across customers Reports to: Director, Site Reliability Location: Remote (US) Department: Cloud Platform Engineering / SRE/Reliability ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

Tihinsurance

Site Reliability Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55.75 - $74/hr

Define and own the enterprise monitoring and SRE observability strategy * Serve as the subject matter expert for Dynatrace, ServiceNow integration, and alerting architecture * Evaluate and recommend ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

System One

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

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How much do freelance site reliability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance site reliability engineer in the United States is $63.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $72.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Site Reliability Engineer vs Freelance DevOps Engineer?

AspectFreelance Site Reliability EngineerFreelance DevOps Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., SRE, cloud certifications)DevOps certifications, cloud expertise
Work EnvironmentFocus on system reliability, uptime, and incident responseFocus on deployment, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
Industry UsageTech companies, cloud providers, SaaS firmsSoftware development, IT services, startups
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding reliability roles in freelance workComparing automation and deployment roles

Freelance Site Reliability Engineers primarily focus on maintaining system uptime, incident management, and reliability metrics, while Freelance DevOps Engineers concentrate on automation, deployment pipelines, and continuous integration. Both roles require cloud and scripting skills, but SREs emphasize system stability and incident response, whereas DevOps roles focus on deployment efficiency and automation processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Site Reliability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Site Reliability Engineer, you need a deep understanding of systems administration, cloud infrastructure, coding in languages like Python or Go, and a proven track record in managing distributed systems. Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring platforms like Prometheus or Datadog, as well as certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect), is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills help you excel in client-driven, fast-paced environments. These capabilities ensure high system availability, rapid incident resolution, and effective stakeholder collaboration for reliable service delivery.

What are Freelance Site Reliability Engineers?

Freelance Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) are independent professionals who help organizations maintain the reliability, scalability, and performance of their software systems. They combine software engineering and IT operations skills to automate processes, monitor systems, and respond to incidents. Working on a contract or project basis, freelance SREs often collaborate with multiple clients to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently. They may be responsible for tasks like infrastructure as code, incident response, monitoring, and improving system resilience. Their flexible engagement model allows organizations to access specialized expertise without committing to full-time hires.

How does a Freelance Site Reliability Engineer typically collaborate with client teams to ensure reliable service delivery?

As a Freelance Site Reliability Engineer, you often work closely with client development and operations teams to understand their infrastructure, incident response protocols, and deployment pipelines. Frequent communication through virtual meetings, shared documentation, and messaging platforms is essential to align on service-level objectives and address reliability concerns. You may be responsible for proactively identifying potential issues, recommending improvements, and sometimes being on-call for critical incidents. Building trust and integrating smoothly with remote teams is key, as you'll often need to adapt to diverse workflows and technical stacks.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Site Reliability Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,583 per year, or $63.7 per hour.

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Application Management Services LLC

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

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Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Role: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Duration: Long-term Contract

Employment Type: W2 / 1099 / C2C

 

Job Description:

We are actively looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for an exciting opportunity with our client.

Preferred: Exp. With Banking/Payments Domain

 

Responsibilities

  • Maintain application reliability, availability, and performance
  • Monitor production environments and proactively identify issues
  • Automate operational tasks and reduce manual intervention
  • Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
  • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cloud teams
  • Improve system scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency

Required Skills:

  • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  • Linux/Unix Administration
  • Monitoring & Observability (Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Kubernetes & Docker
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)
  • Automation & Scripting (Python, Shell)
  • Incident Management & Production Support
  • Performance Tuning and Reliability Engineering

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