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Junior Reliability Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Site Reliability Engineer - SRE

Atlanta, GA

$54.25 - $72/hr

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a core player on the product team and are expected to build and grow the skillsets of the more junior Engineers. As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer you ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55.75 - $74/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite) Contract - W2 Candidates There are two ... Definitely they are looking for Senior folks No Junior * 2 Virtual Interviews - (In-Person for ...

SRE Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Coach and mentor junior engineers and fellow practitioners Role Summary: Experienced SRE Engineer with 5+ years in designing, managing and supporting distributed systems across multi-cloud ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Columbus, OH · Hybrid

$150K - $165K/yr

ABOUT OUR TEAM At Immuta, the Site Reliability Engineering team defines what reliability means at ... You will contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and help evolve ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

ABOUT OUR TEAM At Immuta, the Site Reliability Engineering team defines what reliability means at ... You will contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and help evolve ...

Lead, Site Reliability Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$55.25 - $73.50/hr

... junior team members, and fostering a culture of shared ownership and accountability for reliability, including influencing teams without direct authority through standards, data, and executive ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Columbus, OH · Hybrid

$150K - $165K/yr

ABOUT OUR TEAM At Immuta, the Site Reliability Engineering team defines what reliability means at ... You will contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and help evolve ...

... junior SREs and promote SRE best practices across the organization Lead Kubernetes adoption efforts and educate teams on container orchestration best practices Drive initiatives to reduce toil ...

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How much do junior reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior reliability engineer in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Junior Reliability Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, data analysis, and reliability concepts, often supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with reliability modeling software, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) tools, and data collection systems is typically important. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for accurately identifying potential failures, improving system performance, and ensuring equipment reliability in various industries.

What is the difference between Junior Reliability Engineer vs Reliability Technician?

AspectJunior Reliability EngineerReliability Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering or related fieldUsually has technical certifications or vocational training
Work EnvironmentInvolves analysis, planning, and collaboration with engineering teamsHands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors for proactive reliability

The Junior Reliability Engineer focuses on analyzing data, developing reliability strategies, and working with engineering teams to improve system performance. In contrast, the Reliability Technician performs direct maintenance and repairs. Both roles support equipment uptime but differ in their responsibilities and required qualifications.

What are some common challenges faced by Junior Reliability Engineers in their first year, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Reliability Engineers often encounter challenges such as understanding complex equipment systems, learning to use reliability analysis tools, and adapting to fast-paced problem-solving environments. It's important to proactively seek mentorship from senior engineers, participate in hands-on training, and familiarize yourself with key reliability metrics and predictive maintenance techniques. Collaborating closely with maintenance teams and other engineering departments will also help you gain practical insights and contribute effectively to reliability improvement initiatives.

What does a Junior Reliability Engineer do?

A Junior Reliability Engineer assists in evaluating the reliability and performance of products, systems, or processes to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Their responsibilities often include collecting and analyzing data, identifying potential failure points, and supporting the development of maintenance strategies. They work under the guidance of senior engineers to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. This role typically involves collaboration with other engineering and operations teams to implement solutions and monitor improvements.
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Infographic showing various Junior Reliability Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,799 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Site Reliability Engineer - SRE

Now100

Atlanta, GA

$54.25 - $72/hr

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Now100 is committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing solutions that not only meet but exceed their expectations. We match thoroughly vetted resources to contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions in all industries.

Job Description
  • Role: Site Reliability Engineer
  • Location: Atlanta, GA OR Dallas OR Austin, TX
  • Duration: Long Term or 6+ Months contract to Hire

Note: Remote Possible, however candidates will move to work onsite/Hybrid eventually. Please make sure you are comfortable with this.

EAD's allowed, who can work on W2. work's C2C who has their Own Corp.

Job description:

3-5 years of Site reliability engineer experience on google platform.

Strong experience in Google Cloud platform.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a core player on the product team and are expected to build and grow the skillsets of the more junior Engineers. As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer you will be responsible for building and supporting the platform/application infrastructure of one of the largest retailers in the world. This will require you to maintain high site uptime/availability while embracing rapid change and growth using a strong devops mindset of continuous delivery and site automation.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3-7 years of professional experience in engineering
  • Hands on experience in Site Reliability Engineering and solving problems through automation and instrumentation
  • Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipleine creation and CI/CD automation
  • Experience with Kubernetes implementation with Google
  • Proficient in a Linux or Unix based environment.
  • Proficiency in supporting a 24x7 operation.
  • Experience in a cloud computing platform and the associated automation patterns it provides, preferably GCP.
  • Deep understanding of an object orientated language, preferably the latest version of Java.
  • Proficient in a modern scripting language like GO or Python
  • Proficient in production systems design including High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Efficiency, and Security user, application performance, system, log, time-series, and dashboarding.
  • Proficient in a modern infrastructure automation toolkit such as Terraform/Helm
Additional Information

About Now100:

Part of 100 Holdings Group, Now100 is Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Now100 offers the highest quality professionals and solutions to help clients with their complex technology needs. Now100 is committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing solutions that not only meet but exceed their expectations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.