Algolia
AI Search
SiteReliabilityEngineer,PaaS
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“Site Reliability Engineer, PaaS at Algolia. Skills: CI/CD, Observability, Kubernetes. Assist in CI/CD implementation. Maintain CI/CD toolchain”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance system reliability; Enhance fault tolerance; Enhance resource utilization; Reduce dependence on senior staff
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Independent problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Golang or Python, Understanding of software craftsmanship, Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines, Experience in managing Kubernetes-based architectures, Exposure to operating distributed systems, Familiarity with public cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, Ability to independently identify and solve problems, Communication and organization skills
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Ruby
What You'll Do.
Assist in CI/CD implementation
Maintain CI/CD toolchain
Support observability standards
Deploy observability solutions
Maintain Kubernetes architecture
Optimize Kubernetes architecture
Maintain cloud services
Optimize cloud services
Identify and solve problems
Contribute to engineering processes
Ensure high-quality systems
Ensure reliable systems
Ensure scalable systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with team members; Collaborate with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Planning for the next quarter, Accountability for the next quarter
Full Job Description
At Algolia, we’re proud to be a pioneer and market leader in AI Search, empowering 17,000+ businesses to deliver blazing-fast, predictive search and browse experiences at internet scale. Every week, we power over 30 billion search requests — four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined. In 2021, we raised $150 million in Series D funding, quadrupling our valuation to $2.25 billion. This strong foundation enables us to keep investing in our market-leading platform and serving incredible customers like Under Armour, PetSmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens. The Team The Platform as a Service (PaaS) team is dedicated to empowering development teams by creating toolchains, guidelines, and standards. Our focus is on enabling seamless automation and CI/CD, comprehensive observability, and unwavering reliability in a secured cloud-native environment. The Opportunity The Site Reliability Engineer position within the Platform As a Service team provides a dynamic opportunity for a professional with foundational experience in maintaining and optimizing scalable infrastructures. This role specifically concentrates on three key areas: CI/CD, Observability, and application hosting. As a member of the Platform As a Service team, you will play a key role in supporting the reliability and scalability of Algolia’s Search Products. Your responsibilities will include operating components or features, ensuring proper monitoring and alerting are in place, and assisting in the transition from legacy systems. You will work on planning and accountability for the next quarter, demonstrating independence in problem-solving and minimal reliance on managers and senior team members. Your role will consist of: CI/CD Support and Optimization: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of a scalable CI/CD toolchain, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of development processes. Observability Implementation: Support the development and deplo
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