Job Overview

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Ansys will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our software infrastructure. This position will involve designing and implementing scalable systems, diagnosing and troubleshooting complex application issues, and supporting cross-functional teams in the development and deployment of cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will utilize a DevOps culture to improve system health, foster collaboration with software engineers, and enforce security practices to safeguard our digital resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust and scalable systems as part of a modern cloud architecture.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity while maintaining documentation and metrics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, mitigating their impact on the business and customers.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure a seamless deployment pipeline and promote continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Establish and enforce best practices for configuration management, security, and incident response.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior engineers, promoting a culture of learning and improvement.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production applications and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in site reliability engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system architecture.
• Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.
• Experience with monitoring tools and incident management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Flexible work hours and the option for remote work.
• Generous paid time off policy and paid holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

Technologies & Tools

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer position at Ansys involves a variety of technologies and tools that enhance operational efficiency and system stability. The role requires proficiency with cloud service platforms such as AWS and Azure, container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Additionally, familiarity with coding languages, monitoring solutions like Prometheus and Grafana, and incident management platforms like PagerDuty is essential for success in this position.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer position will possess both technical acumen and strong interpersonal skills. They should demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving, showcasing the ability to think critically under pressure. Successful candidates will also exhibit excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. A passion for continuous improvement, a commitment to elevating system performance, and an unwavering dedication to high standards of quality will contribute to their success in this role.