Lead SRE Engineer
We are seeking a Lead SRE Engineer to build and run an Azure-based API management platform using infrastructure as code and robust CI/CD practices. You will own hands-on delivery across Microsoft APIM and related platforms, partnering with teammates in the EST time zone to support several initiatives at once—apply now.
Responsibilities
- Architect, implement and maintain API management solutions, with Microsoft APIM as the primary platform
- Build and administer Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible
- Improve and operate CI/CD pipelines, primarily through Jenkins and Azure DevOps
- Partner with a cross-functional team to diagnose and fix platform reliability issues
- Advise on API management approaches drawing on experience with multiple API management platforms
- Balance work across multiple projects while adjusting to changing priorities and limited resources
- Deliver senior-level, hands-on engineering contributions to ongoing initiatives
Requirements
- Proven track record with 5+ years in Site Reliability Engineering or comparable DevOps roles
- Strong background in API management platforms such as Microsoft APIM, Tyke or Kong
- Extensive hands-on expertise in Terraform, Ansible and Azure cloud environments
- Solid experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Azure DevOps
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while juggling multiple projects in parallel
- Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility when priorities shift
- English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher
Nice to have
- Experience working with more than one API management platform such as Tyke or Kong
- Familiarity with other cloud providers or hybrid cloud setups
- Knowledge across a wider DevOps toolset
- Exposure to troubleshooting complex platform issues across different environments
