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# Site Reliability Engineer IV

- **Company:** Premera Blue Cross
- **Location:** Mountlake Terrace, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,600.0 - $230,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Build Management, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c0870c84d8800080

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field - or equivalent experience
 * 7+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or IT Operations within complex environments
 * Demonstrated experience leveraging AI platforms and tooling to design and build automation solutions., * Hands on experience applying AI/ML to operational workflows, including anomaly detection, predictive alerting, or intelligent automation at scale
 * Advanced experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container-based platforms
 * Deep expertise with event streaming platforms
 * Experience working across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments
 * Experience working in large-scale, regulated enterprise environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 * Advanced troubleshooting across distributed systems and applications
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or PowerShell
 * Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and integrating intelligent automation into operational workflows
 * Ability to debug complex systems and guide teams through technical problem-solving
 * Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering teams

## Description

* Build, run, and optimize critical services across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, including managed services, custom applications, and third-party integrations
 * Develop automation and AI-powered tooling to reduce manual intervention, including anomaly detection, predictive alerting, and LLM-assisted diagnostics that surface actionable insights
 * Design and implement end-to-end observability, telemetry, and self-healing capabilities across platforms
 * Lead cross-team efforts to drive root cause analysis, post-incident reviews, and long-term reliability improvements
 * Define and drive reliability strategy, standards, and best practices across engineering teams
 * Standardize workflows for change management, deployment, and incident response, replacing manual processes with tooling-driven solutions
 * Partner with engineering and security teams to ensure deployment pipelines and automation practices meet reliability, safety, and compliance standards
 * Influence adoption of modern DevOps practices including CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and test-driven development
 * Stay current on emerging technologies in AI/ML, DevOps, and platform engineering, and apply them to improve operational efficiency
 * Participate in the on-call rotation and support production systems as neededThis role does not involve day-to-day coding, it requires strong technical depth to guide teams, conduct rapid proofs of concept, and provide guidance on performance, reliability, cost and operational excellence.


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