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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. SRE / DevOps Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA (Only Local candidate) - **Company:** Donato Technologies, Inc - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Software Deployment, Scripting, Snowflake, Mttr, Reliability of Systems, Git, Cloudformation, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Flink, Vertica, Terraform, Splunk, AWS EKS, Docker - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Sr-SRE-DevOps-Engineer-Sunnyvale-CA-Only-Local-candidate-Donato-Technologies-Inc-032707221937036/ ## About the Role Must have/required experience and skills: * 8+ years of experience on DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering. * Hands-on with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes/EKS. * Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools: Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. * Experience setting up and managing services running on Kubernetes. * In-depth understanding of SRE principals including monitoring, alerting, error budgets, fault analysis, and automation. * In-depth knowledge of monitoring and observability tools: Apache Splunk * Knowledge of Linux operating system principles, networking fundamentals, and systems management * Demonstrable fluency in at least one of the following languages: Java or Python * Ability to identify and communicate technical and architectural problems, while working with partners and their team to iteratively find solutions. * Building and managing CI/CD pipeline - gatekeeping production deployments, develop and implement GIT branching strategies, branch protection rules, network policies, scale up/ scale down the load on AWS. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Solve performance issues and scalability issues in the system. Technical Skills: * DevOps and SRE * AWS Kubernetes/EKS, Docker * Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation * Apache Splunk, Apache Flink * Programming/Scripting using Java or Python * CI/CD * Database - Vertica, Snowflake. Behavioral Skills: * Excellent Communication skills and collaboration skills * Ability to propose and implement improvements in the system * Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders * Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and techniques. * Proactive approach to issues, ability to provide prompt resolution/work ## Description For this role, we are looking for a Sr. SRE / DevOps Engineer at Sunnyvale, California location. As Site Reliability Engineer, the individual will work closely with multi-functional teams, automate operations, optimize infrastructure, implement security and solve issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The individual will play a vital role in ensuring that the systems are reliable, scalable, and high performing. 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