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Cloud BC Labs

Sr. SRE Consultant

Seattle, WA · On-site

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Role: Sr. SRE (Very Strong Technical SRE) Location: Seattle, WA WFO: Mandatory (3 days/week) Short JD: * Job Summary/Role Description (General Information) * As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer ...

LiveRamp

Senior SRE

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

They are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to support and own the deployment of global products while providing first line operational support and advocating for best practices in SRE. ...

PitchBook Data

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Seattle, WA

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Asa Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) inPitchBook'sengineeringdivision, you will becreating and evolving systems to automatically runour suite of products and servicesreliablyand consistently.As ...

LiveRamp

Senior SRE

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

They are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to support and own the deployment of global products, provide operational support, and advocate for best practices in product deployments and SRE. ...

Vaco LLC

Senior SRE (Storage Platforms)

Addison, TX · Remote

$120/hr

Senior SRE (Storage Platforms) DETAILS Location: 100% Remote Position Type: 3M C2H Hourly / Salary: to $120W2+ (based on experience) JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a Senior SRE (Storage ...

iManage

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $159K/yr

Being a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at iManage Means... You are an engineer, a builder, and a systems thinker. You'll create middleware and platform guardrails that empower developers to ...

iManage

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $159K/yr

Being a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at iManage Means... You are an engineer, a builder, and a systems thinker. You'll create middleware and platform guardrails that empower developers to ...

PitchBook Data

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Seattle, WA

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Asa Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) inPitchBook'sengineeringdivision, you will becreating and evolving systems to automatically runour suite of products and servicesreliablyand consistently.As ...

Nastech Global

SRE Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$66.75 - $88.75/hr

Experienced Senior SRE working on Kubernetes, with On-Premises experience * Candidates should work independently with little guidance from the leads. * Experience in working with AWS. * Experience in ...

Entrust Corp.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$61 - $81/hr

The Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will be responsible for ensuring that the SaaS platform is reliable, available, and performant, as well as scalable, secure, and cost-effective. Ultimately ...

CertifID

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$56.50 - $75/hr

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Senior SRE) to drive reliability improvements across our production SaaS environment. You'll play a critical role in building scalable ...

CertifID

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site +1

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Senior SRE) to drive reliability improvements across our production SaaS environment. You'll play a critical role in building scalable ...

Backblaze External Website

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to help ensure the stability, scalability, and reliability of our services and infrastructure. This role focuses on building automation ...

Apex Informatics

Site Reliability Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Senior Site Reliability Engineer Location: Remote Duration: 6 Months (Contract) Details of the role: Need a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to work on Disaster Recovery (DR) initiative for different ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for sr 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Site Reliability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sr Site Reliability Engineer, you need deep expertise in software engineering, systems administration, and cloud infrastructure, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related field and several years of relevant experience. Proficiency with tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, monitoring systems like Prometheus, and scripting languages like Python or Go, as well as certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, are common requirements. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure set outstanding SREs apart. These skills and qualities ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and resilient, directly supporting business continuity and user satisfaction.

What are some common challenges Sr Site Reliability Engineers face when balancing reliability and rapid software delivery?

Sr Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) often need to strike a balance between ensuring system stability and supporting fast-paced software releases. A primary challenge is implementing automation and monitoring solutions that reduce manual intervention without hindering developer agility. SREs regularly collaborate with development and operations teams to establish service-level objectives (SLOs), prioritize incident response, and address technical debt, all while advocating for best practices in reliability. This balancing act requires strong communication skills and a proactive mindset to anticipate potential risks and minimize downtime.

What are Sr Site Reliability Engineers?

Sr Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) are experienced IT professionals who ensure that software systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient. They bridge the gap between software development and IT operations by automating processes, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents. Their responsibilities include designing robust infrastructure, optimizing performance, and implementing best practices for system reliability. Additionally, Sr SREs mentor junior engineers and often lead initiatives to improve system resilience across the organization.

What is the difference between Sr Site Reliability Engineer vs Site Reliability Engineer?

AspectSr Site Reliability EngineerSite Reliability Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically requires 5+ years experience, advanced knowledge of cloud platforms, scripting, and monitoring toolsUsually 2-4 years experience, foundational knowledge of systems, scripting, and cloud services
Work EnvironmentLeads complex projects, mentors junior staff, and handles high-availability systemsSupports system reliability, automates deployment, and monitors infrastructure
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large tech companies, finance, and cloud providersWidely used across tech startups, mid-sized firms, and cloud services

The main difference is experience level and responsibility. Sr Site Reliability Engineers handle more complex systems, lead projects, and mentor others, while Site Reliability Engineers focus on maintaining system stability and automation at a foundational level.

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Sr. SRE Consultant

Sr. SRE Consultant

Cloud BC Labs

Seattle, WA • On-site

$64.75 - $86.25/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Role: Sr. SRE (Very Strong Technical SRE)

Location: Seattle, WA

WFO: Mandatory (3 days/week)

Short JD:

  1. Job Summary/Role Description (General Information)
  • As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting application developers and Operations personnel by providing expert guidance on Application and infrastructure best practices from a reliability perspective.
  • Your primary focus will be Observability, toil reduction through automation, and bringing in reliability with an emphasis on solving operations issues.
  • Must have at least 5+ years of SRE experience in large programs with a focus on toil reduction, implementation of full-stack observability, and reduction of MTTD and MTTR.
  • Must have a good understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices.
  • Should be a strong team player and enjoy collaborating with different teams, as well as share knowledge and strive for continuous improvement self and team.
  1. Core Skills/Technical Requirements
  • Experience with scripting in Python, PowerShell, Bash, Shell, Perl (any one of these).
  • Strong experience on one or more Observability tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Datadog.
  • Experience in Observability Dashboard creation, Synthetic Monitoring, and Real User Monitoring (RUM).
  • Experience working on tools like Remedy, ServiceNow, Confluence, Jira.
  • Experience in ITSM process including Incident, Problem, and Change management.
  • Experience in setting up Service Map/ Distributed Traces in the Observability tool (good to have)
  • Knowledge of operating systems like Linux/Windows, including understanding of networking. (good to have)
  • Experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and development languages like Java or .Net. (good to have)
  1. Soft Skills/Other Requirements
  • Should possess strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills along with leadership skills.
  1. Key Responsibilities/Duties
  • Drive the reliability and performance of client's critical services.
  • Drive system reliability and stability through proactive monitoring and automation.
  • Implement observability frameworks and SRE best practices, including the setup of SLO/SLI.
  • Define error budget as per the SLO.
  • Drive a metrics-driven culture using data to measure overall system quality and reliability.
  • Provide primary operational support and engineering for client's critical services.
  • Manage and participate in on-call incidents.
  • Work with users/Ops team to understand issues, develop root cause analysis, and work with the development team for permanent fixes.
  • Working on setting up service maps / distributed traces to visualize the entire workflow and analyze the cause of problems/incidents.
  • Define, evangelize, and maintain SRE best practices.
  • Improve automation, including system's self-healing capability.

Cloud BC Labs Inc is a digital transformation organization aimed at creating seamless solutions for clients to effectively manage their business operations. The company specializes in Business and Management Consulting, AI/ML, Data Analytics & Visualization, Cloud Data Warehouse Migration, Snowflake Implementation, Informatica Implementation & Upgrade, Staffing Services and Data Management Solutions