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Lincoln, NE Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly Description: Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer Location: Lincoln, NE (Onsite 5 Days) Duration: Contract to hire What does a successful ...

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Plano, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

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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 ...

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 ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mount Laurel, NJ · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Englewood, CO · On-site

$56.25 - $74.75/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

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 ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Downingtown, PA · On-site

$59 - $78.50/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Reston, VA · On-site

$59.25 - $78.75/hr

The SRE team is responsible for maintaining the existing systems, supporting our development teams, and implementing innovative solutions. You will work alongside software developers, testers, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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SRE (Site Reliability Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Role: SRE (Site Reliability Engineer) Location: Only Locals to Dallas, TX - Hybrid Duration: 6+ Mon Contract Skills - SRE AND Python AND AZURE (SRE) • Collaborating closely with engineering teams ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 hourly site reliability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly 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 engineer makes $500,000 a year?

A senior or specialized Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience, advanced skills in automation, cloud infrastructure, and monitoring tools can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially in high-cost-of-living areas or large tech companies. Such roles often require certifications, leadership responsibilities, and a strong track record in system reliability and scalability.

How much do SREs typically get paid?

Hourly Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) in the United States typically earn between $30 and $70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and company size. Salaries can also be influenced by skills in cloud platforms, automation tools, and certifications such as Google Cloud or AWS.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior engineers in high-demand fields such as software engineering, site reliability engineering, and data engineering can earn $300,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, specialized skills, and working at large tech companies or startups. These roles often require expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and advanced troubleshooting, along with strong problem-solving abilities and sometimes certifications like AWS or Google Cloud.

Will AI replace SRE jobs?

AI is expected to augment the work of Site Reliability Engineers by automating routine tasks such as monitoring, incident response, and data analysis. However, SRE roles will continue to require human oversight, problem-solving skills, and system design expertise to manage complex systems and ensure reliability. AI tools are seen as complementary rather than replacement for SREs.

What is the difference between Hourly Site Reliability Engineer vs Cloud Operations Engineer?

AspectHourly Site Reliability EngineerCloud Operations Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires SRE certifications, Linux, and cloud platform knowledgeOften requires cloud certifications, Linux, and scripting skills
Work EnvironmentFocuses on maintaining system reliability, monitoring, and incident responseHandles cloud infrastructure deployment, management, and optimization
Employer & IndustryTech companies, SaaS providers, cloud servicesCloud service providers, enterprise IT, SaaS companies

Hourly Site Reliability Engineers and Cloud Operations Engineers share skills in cloud platforms and system management. However, SREs focus more on system reliability, incident response, and uptime, while Cloud Operations Engineers concentrate on deploying and managing cloud infrastructure. Both roles are vital in cloud-centric organizations but serve different primary functions.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.

Lincoln, NE • On-site

$70 - $80/hr

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Location: Lincoln, NE Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly Description:
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer
Location: Lincoln, NE (Onsite 5 Days)
Duration: Contract to hire
Job Description:
What does a successful Site Reliability Engineer do?
  • A successful Site Reliability Engineer blends software engineering principles with operational discipline to create high-performing, reliable software systems. They design and implement tools, processes, and systems to improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of large-scale applications and services.

What you will do:
  • Automate operational tasks and health checks to create sustainable systems and services.
  • Monitor the production environment to ensure system health using observability tools like Dynatrace and Splunk.
  • Identify reliability gaps through process reengineering and analyze performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with development operations for system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation, including SOPs, configurations, and infrastructure maps.

What you will need to have:
  • 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) within a Fintech or product organization.
  • 4+ years of experience with automation tools like Python, Java, Ansible, or PowerShell.
  • 4+ years of experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Moogsoft, or Grafana.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field and/or 7+ years of relevant work experience.

What would be great to have:
  • Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like GitLab, Harness, Nexus, Terraform, or SonarQube.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills for root cause analysis and proactive solution implementation.
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and customer interactions.

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