Site Reliability Engineer - .NET Specialist

As a Site Reliability Engineer - .NET Specialist at ZILO™, your key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve defects in our platform, implementing small enhancements to improve functionality, and contributing to the design and deployment of microservices in a .NET environment. You're also responsible for monitoring system performance, developing automation tools for operational processes, and documenting system architecture to ensure knowledge sharing.

To apply for the Site Reliability Engineer - .NET Specialist position at ZILO™, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience as a software developer, strong proficiency in .NET 7 or .NET Core, along with knowledge of microservices architecture and web technologies like C#, HTML, and CSS are essential. Familiarity with AWS, containerization technologies, and CI/CD pipelines will also give you an edge.

As a Site Reliability Engineer - .NET Specialist at ZILO™, familiarity with .NET 7 or .NET Core, microservices architecture, C#, HTML, CSS, GraphQL, Kafka, and ASP.NET Core is crucial. Additionally, knowledge of AWS, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana would be beneficial for your success in this role.

At ZILO™, we are committed to the professional development of our Site Reliability Engineers. We offer access to training and development programs, a buy and sell holiday scheme that ensures work-life balance, and flexible working arrangements that include the option to work from home or in our London office. We believe that by investing in our team, we can drive innovation and excellence.

ZILO™ provides a comprehensive benefits package for our Site Reliability Engineer - .NET Specialists, including enhanced leave (38 days including 8 UK public holidays), private health care (including family cover), life assurance at five times your salary, and a company pension scheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program and opportunities for global mobility, ensuring you have both personal and professional support.

When answering this question, highlight specific .NET projects you've worked on, focusing on how you enhanced system reliability and performance. Discuss any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, showcasing your problem-solving abilities and technical skills related to microservices architecture.

Discuss the tools and methods you use to monitor system performance, such as Prometheus or Grafana, and explain how you analyze metrics to identify potential issues. Emphasize your proactive approach in addressing reliability concerns and your experience with incident response and root cause analysis.

Use this question to showcase your systematic approach to implementing changes. Detail the steps you took before, during, and after the implementation, including planning, testing, deploying, and monitoring the change. Emphasize the impact it had on system performance and reliability.

Share your views on automation, detailing how you've developed scripts or tools to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and minimize the risk of human error. Provide examples of tasks you've automated and the efficiency gains achieved.

When addressing this question, explain your approach to incident management, including how you triage issues based on severity. Discuss your experience with on-call rotations and how you effectively mitigate issues while balancing ongoing project work.

Pick an instance where you encountered a significant technical challenge as a Site Reliability Engineer. Explain the problem, the steps you took to investigate and resolve it, and the long-term improvements that resulted from your solution.

Illustrate your collaboration style and tools you use to communicate effectively with development teams. Discuss how you build solid relationships to facilitate smooth transitions between development and operations, reiterating the importance of teamwork in achieving system reliability.

When answering, highlight your experience with Docker and Kubernetes, discussing specific use cases where you've utilized these technologies in your work, and how they contributed to enhancing the reliability and scalability of services.

Share your strategies for staying informed, such as following industry blogs, attending workshops, and participating in communities. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the ever-evolving field of Site Reliability Engineering.

Convey your enthusiasm for ZILO™'s mission and values, emphasizing alignment with their innovative approach and dedication to technology. Discuss what excites you about the opportunity to contribute to their platform and how your skills can help drive their vision forward.