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Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Technology Office, Identity & Access Management team, you are the non-functional requirement owner and champion for the ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62.75 - $83.25/hr

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, Production Management team, you hold a leadership role in your team, demonstrate strong knowledge across ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

Title and Summary Lead Site Reliability Engineer Summary Overview: Who is Mastercard? At Mastercard technology, we work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Columbus, OH

$55 - $73.25/hr

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Enterprise technology, engineering services and platform team, you hold a leadership role in your team, demonstrate strong knowledge ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$55 - $73/hr

They are seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer to define the future of site reliability within their Infrastructure Platforms, Web Hosting team, focusing on improving reliability and mentoring ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

New York, NY

$62.25 - $82.75/hr

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, Production Management team, you hold a leadership role in your team, demonstrate strong knowledge across ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

Title and Summary Lead Site Reliability Engineer Summary Overview: Who is Mastercard? At Mastercard technology, we work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

The Lead Site Reliability Engineer will combine deep technical expertise with team leadership to drive reliability across Empower's financial services platform. You will lead SREs in solving complex ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Infrastructure Platforms, Web Hosting team , you hold a leadership role in your team, demonstrate strong knowledge across multiple ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Plano, TX

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Infrastructure Platforms, Web Hosting team , you hold a leadership role in your team, demonstrate strong knowledge across multiple ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Infrastructure Platforms, Web Hosting team , you hold a leadership role in your team, demonstrate strong knowledge across multiple ...

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

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead 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 a lead site reliability engineer?

A Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is a senior technical professional responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of large-scale systems and services. They lead a team of SREs, set best practices, and work closely with development and operations teams to automate processes, monitor system health, and respond to incidents. Their role often includes designing system architecture, improving deployment pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. Ultimately, they help organizations deliver robust and resilient digital services.

How does a lead site reliability engineer typically collaborate with development and operations teams?

A Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) acts as a bridge between development and operations, facilitating communication to ensure system reliability and efficient deployments. They often participate in architectural reviews, guide incident response, and help implement automation tools that streamline workflows. Collaboration may include regular meetings with developers to discuss new features, working with operations to refine monitoring and alerting, and leading post-incident reviews to prevent future issues. This cross-functional approach is key to maintaining high system uptime and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for service health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead site reliability engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you need deep expertise in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, automation, and strong problem-solving skills, often backed by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring platforms, along with relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, is highly valued. Exceptional leadership, communication, and incident management abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring system reliability, quickly resolving incidents, and leading teams to maintain high service availability.

How much do lead site reliability engineers get paid?

Lead Site Reliability Engineers typically earn a salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. They often have expertise in cloud platforms, automation tools, and monitoring systems, which can influence compensation levels.

What does a lead site reliability engineer do?

A lead site reliability engineer (SRE) oversees the development and implementation of systems to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of large-scale services. They often lead incident response, automate infrastructure tasks, and collaborate with development teams to improve system resilience using tools like monitoring, automation, and cloud platforms.
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Infographic showing various Lead Site Reliability Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,583 per year, or $63.7 per hour.

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Plano, TX • On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago


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Job description


Assume a critical role in defining the future of a globally recognized firm and have a direct and significant effect in a realm tailored for top achievers in site reliability.
As a Lead Site Reliability Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Technology Office, Identity & Access Management team, you are the non-functional requirement owner and champion for the applications in your remit. You are a key influencer in your team's strategic planning, driving continual improvement in customer experience, resiliency, security, scalability, monitoring, instrumentation, and automation of the software in your area. You act in a blameless, data-driven manner and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact.
Job responsibilities
  • Lead SRE practices that balance delivery speed, efficiency, and system stability
  • Partner with engineering peers and senior stakeholders to drive strong, shared outcomes
  • Scale SRE adoption across application and platform teams
  • Set reliability expectations and show progress through stability and reliability metrics
  • Run blameless, data-driven post-incident reviews and regular debriefs to turn lessons into improvements
  • Build a continuous-improvement culture by gathering feedback and improving the customer experience
  • Coach entry- to mid-level engineers and promote knowledge sharing through internal forums and communities
  • Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate major-incident triage, troubleshooting, and post-incident analysis, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
  • Leads reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted reliability workflows across SDLC/toolchain practices (e.g., CI/CD quality checks, test/validation automation, and operational readiness), ensuring traceability/auditability, resiliency, and security controls.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts plus 5+ years of applied experience
  • Advanced knowledge of SRE principles and a track record of implementing SRE across application and platform teams while avoiding common pitfalls
  • Experience leading technologists to manage and resolve complex technology issues at a firmwide level
  • Ability to influence team culture by championing innovation and driving change
  • Experience hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform)
  • Experience with containers and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
  • Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to improve SRE workflows (e.g., incident investigation support and knowledge capture) with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
  • Ability to evaluate AI-assisted operational recommendations for correctness and risk, define appropriate guardrails for team usage, and ensure outcomes align to resiliency and security expectations.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Ability to code, troubleshoot, and demonstrate strong data fluency
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across common networking technologies and issues
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferred: JavaScript, Go, Python)
  • Working knowledge of modern service and integration patterns, including GraphQL fundamentals, event-driven architecture (Kafka or equivalent), and observability/telemetry with OpenTelemetry
  • Strong understanding of OS platforms and distributed architecture

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

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