Site Reliability Engineer 3

As a Site Reliability Engineer 3 at Behavox, your main responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure for our distributed systems. You will manage deployments across various cloud environments, optimize performance, and develop automation pipelines. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are resilient and scalable.

The Site Reliability Engineer 3 role at Behavox requires at least 5 years of experience in a DevOps/SRE role, with a strong understanding of security practices. Proficiency with observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, as well as development skills in Python or Golang, are essential for this position. You’ll need hands-on experience with AWS/GCP and building secure CI/CD pipelines.

Behavox strongly believes in continuous learning and personal growth for the Site Reliability Engineer 3 role. You will have access to opportunities for skill enhancement, training programs, and a supportive team environment that promotes innovative thinking and professional development in cloud and infrastructure management.

In the Site Reliability Engineer 3 position at Behavox, you will use modern observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Open Telemetry, along with development technologies such as Python and Golang. You’ll also work with cloud technologies, including AWS and GCP, and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible to optimize our infrastructure.

As a Site Reliability Engineer 3 at Behavox, you play a crucial role in integrating security best practices within our DevOps processes. This includes building secure CI/CD pipelines, performing vulnerability assessments, and actively monitoring security measures to ensure that our cloud environments are safe and compliant.

In answering this question, highlight your hands-on experience with managing and securing infrastructure in AWS and GCP. Discuss specific projects where you employed best practices and automation, detailing any optimizations or challenges faced during the deployment process.

Discuss any modern observability tools you've worked with, like Prometheus or Grafana. Share examples of how these tools helped you track system performance, identify bottlenecks, or monitor changes — emphasizing your ability to ensure system reliability.

When answering this, explain your strategy for embedding security into CI/CD. This could include tools you’ve used for scanning vulnerabilities, how you automate security checks, and your philosophy on balancing speed and security during deployments.

In your response, narrate a specific instance where you faced significant challenges during a deployment. Detail the steps you took to troubleshoot, what tools you leveraged, and the positive results achieved through your efforts.

Be honest about your proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Golang. Provide examples of how you've utilized these languages in automation, tooling, or developing secure applications within your SRE work.

Discuss the methodologies you’ve utilized to achieve resilience and scalability, such as load balancing, redundancy, and overall architecture design. Cite examples where you've successfully implemented these strategies in your past roles.

Share your experience with setting up monitoring tools and alerting mechanisms. Explain how you've configured thresholds, what metrics you commonly observe, and how you've responded to alerts to maintain system performance.

In your response, mention specific blogs, podcasts, or communities you follow. Highlight any continuous learning platforms or certifications that align with your professional development in Site Reliability Engineering.

Discuss the importance of collaboration among cross-functional teams and how communication enhances reliability and efficiency in projects. Emphasize any past experiences you’ve had working with developers, operations, and security teams.

Share your thoughts on the importance of problem-solving skills as crucial for identifying and resolving issues quickly. You can also touch on the significance of balancing technical skills with effective communication and teamwork.