Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Azure)

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Enterprise Platform)Location: US - Open to Europe if happy to overlap with ESTRemote | Full-timeCompensation: $150K - $200KOur client is seeking aSenior Site Reliability Engineer (Azure)to architect and scale a robust infrastructure foundation for a high-growth distributed systems platform. This position is critical for ensuring that the platform operates as a secure, scalable, and production-ready environment capable of supporting complex enterprise use cases and high reliability standards.The successful candidate will take a lead role in designing infrastructure from first principles, bridging the gap between product requirements and technical execution. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned engineer to build greenfield Azure environments and establish operational excellence across a global ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Design: Architect and deploy secure, scalable Azure infrastructure tailored for production-grade distributed systemsAutomation & IaC: Develop and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure as code to enable repeatable, automated deployments across various environmentsTechnical Leadership: Translate ambiguous product and customer requirements into structured technical architecture and actionable execution plansPlatform Enhancement: Build and optimize platform services, APIs, and integrations to extend core system capabilitiesCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, security, and product teams to deliver enterprise-ready infrastructure solutionsOperational Excellence: Drive improvements in reliability, observability, and incident response while providing Tier 2 infrastructure support for customer deploymentsPerformance Goals: What Success Looks LikeIn the first6-12 monthsof this role, the following milestones are expected to be achieved:Production Readiness: The Azure environment is established as a fully production-ready deployment setting for the platformScalable Deployments: All customer deployments are verified as repeatable, scalable, and secureFeature Parity: Azure achieves full feature parity with all other supported cloud environments within the organization's ecosystemInterview ProcessRecruiter & Technical Screening: Initial HR call followed by an introductory technical interview covering foundational questionsHiring Manager Interview: A deeper dive into experience, alignment, and role-specific expectationsTechnical Interview: A comprehensive evaluation of architectural and technical execution skillsFinal Leadership Interview: A concluding session with the VP of EngineeringRequirementsProven Track Record: Extensive experience designing and building production-grade systems specifically on the Azure stackProblem Solving: Ability to transform high-level requirements into scalable, delivered systemsCommunication: Strong technical communication skills with the ability to interface with both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholdersMindset: A high-ownership approach with a strong bias for action and accountabilityFunctional ExpertiseAzure Services: Deep knowledge of Azure networking, compute, identity, security, and storageInfrastructure as Code: Advanced proficiency with Terraform at production scaleProgramming: Professional experience in Go and/or PythonSystems Engineering: Background in distributed systems, high-availability architectures, or platform engineeringCI/CD: Experience with automation tooling for the entire infrastructure lifecyclePreferred QualificationsHands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestrationFamiliarity with observability tools such as Prometheus and GrafanaExperience with workflow/orchestration platforms like Argo or SpaceliftBenefitsOur client offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward high-impact contributors, including:Equity & Tokens: Participation in the long-term growth of the projectPerformance Bonuses: Annual incentives based on individual and company milestonesHealth & Retirement: Comprehensive health insurance and 401k plans (available for US-based employees)Commitment to Equality and AccessibilityAt MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing#J-*****-Ljbffr

Proven Track Record: Extensive experience designing and building production-grade systems specifically on the Azure stack Problem Solving: Ability to transform high-level requirements into scalable, delivered systems Communication: Strong technical communication skills with the ability to interface with both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders Mindset: A high-ownership approach with a strong bias for action and accountability Functional Expertise Azure Services: Deep knowledge of Azure networking, compute, identity, security, and storage Infrastructure as Code: Advanced proficiency with Terraform at production scale Programming: Professional experience in Go and/or Python Systems Engineering: Background in distributed systems, high-availability architectures, or platform engineering CI/CD: Experience with automation tooling for the entire infrastructure lifecycle Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Experience with workflow/orchestration platforms like Argo or Spacelift

Our client offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward high-impact contributors, including: Equity & Tokens: Participation in the long-term growth of the project Performance Bonuses: Annual incentives based on individual and company milestones Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health insurance and 401k plans (available for US-based employees) Commitment to Equality and Accessibility At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing #J-*****-Ljbffr