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Volunteer Site Reliability Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SRE Manager / SRE Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62.50 - $83/hr

- SRE Manager / SRE Architect (Hands-on) Location: New York City, NY / Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Industry: Financial Services Position Overview We are seeking a ...

SRE Manager / SRE Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62.50 - $83/hr

- SRE Manager / SRE Architect (Hands-on) Location: New York City, NY / Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Industry: Financial Services Position Overview We are seeking a ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $72.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Role Overview Looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to ensure the stability, availability, and performance of the Business application. The role will focus on ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Irondale, AL · On-site

$48.25 - $64/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Hybrid Opportunity | Enterprise Cloud Environment Growing enterprise technology organization is seeking an experienced Site Reliability ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58.75 - $78/hr

W (flexible on other 2 days) Site Reliability Engineer - Northern Trust, Goals Driven Wealth Management We are searching for a candidate who has extensive experience in Site Reliability Engineering ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$60.50 - $80.50/hr

We are looking for the right Site Reliability Engineer to help us take our efforts to the next level...In this role, you will help lead our cloud based infrastructure team for Apple's Video Computer ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$59.25 - $78.75/hr

Overview As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll help drive Concora Credit's Mission to enable ... Protect yourself with company paid Long-Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability Concora ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Beaverton, OR · Hybrid

$59.25 - $78.75/hr

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll help drive Concora Credit's Mission to enable customers to ... Protect yourself with company paid Long-Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability Concora ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Frederick, MD · On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

You'll combine DevOps and SRE practices to support mission-driven scientific and clinical programs, emphasizing automation, reliability, compliance, and proactive monitoring while enabling innovation ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$57.25 - $76.25/hr

We are looking for a talented Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and RedHat OpenShift administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ...

$57.75 - $76.75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Department: Technology Location: Manila Reporting To: Head of Infra Tookitaki is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with 3-6 years of experience to help ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Frederick, MD · Hybrid

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

You'll combine DevOps and SRE practices to support mission-driven scientific and clinical programs, emphasizing automation, reliability, compliance, and proactive monitoring while enabling innovation ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Beaverton, OR · Hybrid

$59.25 - $78.75/hr

Overview As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll help drive Concora Credit's Mission to enable ... Protect yourself with company paid Long-Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability Concora ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Vienna, VA · On-site

$57.25 - $76/hr

The AWS Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is responsible for the operational health, availability, and performance of the AWS and Databricks environments built by the Platform Engineering team. You ...

Site Reliability Engineer - SRE

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$54.25 - $72/hr

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 ...

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

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer 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 Volunteer Site Reliability Engineer vs Site Reliability Engineer?

AspectVolunteer Site Reliability EngineerSite Reliability Engineer
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications required; relevant experience preferredOften requires certifications like AWS, Google Cloud, or Linux
Work EnvironmentVolunteer-based, non-profit or open-source projectsPaid employment in tech companies or organizations
Industry UsageUsed mainly in open-source, non-profit, or community projectsCommon in tech, cloud services, and enterprise environments
Search IntentComparing volunteer roles with professional SRE rolesLooking for professional SRE career info

Volunteer Site Reliability Engineers typically work on open-source or non-profit projects without formal certifications, focusing on community-driven efforts. In contrast, Site Reliability Engineers are paid professionals with industry-standard certifications, working in corporate or enterprise settings. The roles differ mainly in compensation, credentials, and work environment, but both focus on maintaining system reliability and performance.

What are Volunteer Site Reliability Engineers?

Volunteer Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) are individuals who offer their time and expertise without compensation to help organizations maintain and improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of their software systems and infrastructure. They apply engineering principles to operations work, automate processes, monitor system health, and respond to incidents to ensure uptime and service quality. Volunteer SREs are often involved with nonprofits, open source projects, or community platforms that may not have the resources to hire full-time SRE staff. Their contributions are crucial in building resilient systems and supporting technology-driven missions.

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

To thrive as a Volunteer Site Reliability Engineer, you need a solid background in systems administration, networking, coding (often in Python, Go, or similar), and experience with cloud infrastructure, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus), and CI/CD pipelines is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help you handle incidents and coordinate improvements within diverse teams. These skills ensure reliable system performance, minimize downtime, and enable seamless service delivery in mission-driven or resource-limited environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Volunteer Site Reliability Engineers and how can they be addressed?

Volunteer Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) often face challenges such as limited access to resources, time constraints due to balancing other commitments, and coordinating with distributed volunteer teams. To overcome these, it's important to prioritize automation, clear documentation, and effective communication tools. Regular check-ins and clear task assignments can help align the team and ensure site reliability goals are met, even with varying availability among volunteers.
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SRE Manager / SRE Architect

Qode

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$62.50 - $83/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Job Description - SRE Manager / SRE Architect (Hands-on)
Location: New York City, NY / Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Industry: Financial Services
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Manager / SRE Architect to lead reliability, availability, performance, and release management initiatives across enterprise-scale applications and platforms. This role requires a strong blend of SRE, DevOps, Release Management, Cloud Engineering, Automation, and Production Operations expertise.
The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in designing and implementing reliability strategies, driving release governance, improving deployment processes, and ensuring operational excellence across cloud-native environments.
LaunchDarkly experience is highly preferred but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  • Design and implement SRE best practices focused on reliability, scalability, performance, and availability.
  • Define and monitor SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets across critical applications and services.
  • Drive proactive monitoring, alerting, observability, and incident management processes.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and implement preventive measures.
  • Improve system resiliency through automation, self-healing capabilities, and operational excellence.
  • Establish reliability standards across distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Release Management
  • Own and drive end-to-end release management processes across multiple environments.
  • Coordinate application releases across development, QA, UAT, staging, and production environments.
  • Develop release governance, release calendars, deployment strategies, rollback procedures, and change management processes.
  • Partner with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure smooth production deployments.
  • Identify and mitigate release risks while minimizing downtime and business impact.
  • Implement deployment automation and continuous delivery best practices.

DevOps & Automation
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows.
  • Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform or similar technologies.
  • Support cloud-native architectures and containerized application deployments.
  • Partner with engineering teams to improve developer productivity and deployment velocity.

Cloud & Platform Engineering
  • Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS and/or Azure.
  • Support Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native application platforms.
  • Ensure platform scalability, security, compliance, and operational readiness.
  • Drive platform modernization initiatives and operational transformation efforts.

Required Skills & Experience
Core SRE Skills
  • 15+ years of IT experience with strong focus on SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Production Support.
  • Extensive hands-on experience implementing SRE practices in enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • SLI/SLO/Error Budgets
  • Incident Management
  • Problem Management
  • Capacity Planning
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Observability & Monitoring

Release Management
  • Proven experience managing large-scale production releases.
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Release Planning
  • Release Governance
  • Change Management
  • Deployment Automation
  • Rollback Strategies
  • Production Readiness Reviews

DevOps & Cloud
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • AWS and/or Azure
  • Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, OpenShift preferred)
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Monitoring & Observability
  • Strong experience with:
  • Dynatrace
  • Datadog
  • Splunk
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • ELK Stack
  • CloudWatch

Scripting & Automation
  • Experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
  • Strong automation mindset with focus on operational efficiency.

Nice to Have
  • LaunchDarkly end-to-end implementation experience
  • Feature flag management and progressive delivery strategies.
  • Financial Services, Banking, or Wealth Management domain experience.
  • Experience leading SRE or DevOps transformation initiatives.
  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).

Preferred Candidate Profile
  • Strong hands-on SRE leader, not just a people manager.
  • Deep expertise in Release Management and Production Support.
  • Proven background in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, and Platform Reliability.
  • Ability to work with development, infrastructure, security, and business teams.

Keywords
SRE, Site Reliability Engineering, Release Management, DevOps, Terraform, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Dynatrace, CI/CD, LaunchDarkly, Production Support, Incident Management, Reliability Engineering, Observability, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Automation.