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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Site Reliability Engineer I - **Company:** LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Github Enterprise, Build Tools, Graphql, Software Coding, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RiskSolutions/job/Georgia/Senior-Site-Reliability-Engineer-I_R118612 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Reliability Engineer to join our newly formed Enterprise GitHub Operations & Tooling team. This is a foundational role where you will be instrumental in designing, building, and managing the core services and tooling that underpin our extensive use of GitHub Enterprise. You will be responsible for developing code and solutions that automate and enforce policies for our GitHub Organizations, streamline repository lifecycle management, and integrate tightly with our broader enterprise ecosystem. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in operations or infrastructure, a passion for automation, and keen to leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI., Mandatory Skills & Experience: * Software Development: Strong proficiency in the Go programming language. * API Interaction: Experience designing, consuming, and interacting with APIs. * GitHub Ecosystem: Solid understanding of GitHub Enterprise features, best practices, and strong practical experience with: + GitHub APIs (REST and GraphQL) + GitHub Apps (building, deploying, managing) + GitHub Actions (designing complex workflows, custom actions) + GitHub Enterprise, Organization and Repository settings. * Operations/Infrastructure Background: Proven experience in an operations, site reliability engineering (SRE), or infrastructure engineering role, with a strong appreciation for automation and stability. * Modern SDLC Practices: Familiarity with: + Dependency management. + Security remediation processes and secure coding practices. + Testing frameworks and methodologies. + Version control (Git) and Git workflows. * Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges. * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar tooling for managing cloud resources. * Highly Advantageous Skills & Experience: * Generative AI Inclination: A strong interest in, and practical experience with, leveraging Generative AI tools in daily development processes. * Containerization & Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, including the use of Kubernetes controllers. * Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS or Azure public cloud services, including networking, compute, and IAM concepts. * Security Domain Knowledge: Understanding of common security vulnerabilities and best practices in a cloud/DevOps context. ## Description * Design & Develop: Architect, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions for managing GitHub Enterprise resources. This will primarily involve writing code (Go) that interacts extensively with GitHub's APIs. * GitHub Organization Orchestration: Build tools and services to automate the creation, configuration, and policy enforcement across multiple GitHub Organizations. * Repository Lifecycle Management: Develop systems for standardized repository creation, management, archiving, and deletion, ensuring compliance and security best practices. * Policy Enforcement: Implement mechanisms, potentially including custom GitHub Apps and Actions, to enforce organizational policies around code quality, security, and contribution guidelines. This includes exploring alternatives to traditional pre-commit hooks. * Tooling Integration: Integrate GitHub with other enterprise services (e.g., identity providers, security scanners, compliance platforms) to create a seamless developer experience. * Automation: Drive automation initiatives for operational tasks related to GitHub, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. * Generative AI Adoption: Actively explore and implement the use of Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) within development processes to enhance productivity and code quality. * Collaboration: Work closely with security, infrastructure, and development teams to understand requirements, gather feedback, and ensure solutions meet enterprise-wide needs. * Documentation: Create clear, comprehensive documentation for the tools and services you develop. * Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers within the team and across the organization. * ## Related Videos - [Coffee With Developers - Kyle Daigle, COO of GitHub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/910-coffee-with-developers-kyle-daigle-coo-of-github) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Real-World Security for Busy Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1545-real-world-security-for-busy-developers) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [4 reasons to start or update your GitHub profile](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/45-4-reasons-to-start-or-update-your-github-profile) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Liuba Gonta and Yuliya Khadasevic - GitHub Copilot Beyond the Basics - 10 Ways to Elevate Your Coding](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/490-liuba-gonta-and-yuliya-khadasevic-github-copilot-beyond-the-basics-10-ways-to-elevate-your-coding) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)