SRE Engineer

To apply for the SRE Engineer position at Cambio, candidates should have over 7 years of technical experience, including at least 5 years as an SRE Engineer or in a similar role. Deep expertise in AWS, proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using AWS CDK, and experience with observability tools like Datadog and Grafana are essential. Additionally, candidates should be familiar with security best practices, cloud infrastructure, and scripting with languages like Python or Bash.

As an SRE Engineer at Cambio, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining scalable infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD processes, establishing monitoring and alerting systems, and improving developer efficiency through internal tooling. You will collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform improvements and ensure compliance with security standards in our infrastructure and deployments.

Cambio is an innovative startup dedicated to decarbonizing the real estate industry, providing you with an opportunity to work on transformative products that address climate challenges. Our dynamic team comprises experts from leading organizations and working here means you'll have a direct impact on the climate action era in real estate, alongside competitive compensation and a collaborative environment.

Cambio's tech stack for the SRE Engineer role includes AWS, Fargate, PostgreSQL, and Redis for infrastructure, along with tools like Django REST framework for backend development and Next.js for frontend. Familiarity with automation scripts in Python, Bash, or TypeScript will be beneficial as you contribute to our goals of reliability and efficiency.

At Cambio, SRE Engineers have ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a part of a fast-growing startup, you will be instrumental in foundational projects that significantly impact the decarbonization efforts in real estate. Our collaborative and innovative culture supports continuous learning, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of technology and climate solutions.

Discuss your extensive experience with AWS, specifically mentioning services like Fargate and Kubernetes. Highlight how you have used these tools to build scalable infrastructure and ensure high availability in your previous roles.

Share a specific project where you successfully improved CI/CD pipelines. Explain the challenges faced, the steps you took for optimization using AWS CDK, and the positive outcomes that followed, including any metrics on deployment speed and reliability.

Discuss the monitoring and observability tools you have experience with, such as Datadog or Prometheus. Provide an example of how you set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure service performance and benefit your team's workflows.

Explain your approach to maintaining system reliability, including best practices for infrastructure management, deployment strategies, and continuous monitoring. Emphasize the importance of proactive incident management and performance optimization.

Share examples of how you have used scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate repetitive tasks within engineering processes. Highlight the impact of your automation efforts on team efficiency and productivity.

Discuss your understanding of security best practices, including compliance with standards like SoC, ISO, and GDPR. Provide an example of how you have implemented security measures in previous projects to protect sensitive information.

Reflect on specific challenges you faced as an SRE Engineer, such as scaling systems or resolving outages. Discuss the strategies you employed to tackle these issues, and the lessons learned that improved your approach in the future.

Describe how you have worked collaboratively with other teams, such as software engineers and product managers, to drive platform improvements. Highlight how effective communication and alignment on goals have contributed to successful project outcomes.

Share your strategies for staying current with industry trends and technological advancements in SRE. Mention the resources you utilize, such as blogs, online courses, or networking with professionals in the field.

Express your enthusiasm for Cambio’s mission to tackle climate change through real estate decarbonization. Highlight how your values align with the company’s goals, and how you believe you can contribute to their success with your expertise in engineering.