Site Reliability Engineer- Application Development(Kubernetes/Linux)
The Managed Services SRE is responsible for deploying, operating, and maintaining customer applications across Linux bare metal servers and Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) containerized platforms. This role focuses on application deployment, release management, reliability, and operational support in a live production environment.The SRE will participate in on-call rotations, night-time deployments, and support, ensuring systems meet SLA requirements while continuously improving reliability and automation practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy, manage, and maintain applications on Linux bare metal servers and OpenShift/Kubernetes clustersExecute CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliable, repeatable releases across hybrid environmentsBuild and maintain observability for deployed applications using Prometheus, Grafana, ZabbixImplement and maintain centralized logging solutions using Grafana Loki, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Fluentd/Fluent BitDevelop automation scripts to streamline deployments and reduce operational toil (Bash, Python, JavaScript)Participate in incident response and troubleshoot application or platform issues in a live production environmentSupport night-time deployments and carry pager on rotation; respond to emergencies, including weekends and holidaysCollaborate with internal teams to continuously improve deployment reliability and efficiencyLearn new technologies, take direction, and develop skills as neededRequired QualificationsMinimum 5 years Linux system administration experienceMinimum 5 years Kubernetes (K8s) experienceExposure to RedHat OpenShiftExperience with application servers such as JBoss or WebLogicExperience with monitoring tools: Zabbix, Prometheus, GrafanaExperience with logging pipelines: Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)Exposure to web servers - Apache, NginxExperience with AnsibleBasic networking skillsBasic SQL skillsStrong troubleshooting skills and ability to operate in a live production environmentWillingness to:Carry pager for on-call rotations (typically a week at a time)Support night-time deploymentsWork off-hours, including weekends and holidays in emergenciesLearn on the fly and develop new skillsSkills & CompetenciesStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesSelf-driven, proactive, and willing to take ownershipAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environmentWorking Conditions24/7 On-call responsibilities on a rotating schedule including weekends and holidaysNight-time and off-hours deployment supportLocation - Remote - USMOTIVE gives equal opportunity in employment regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or any other factor. MOTIVE will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement, do not submit resumes/CV's directly.