Remote Team Lead, Site Reliability Engineering (Remote - UK)

Description:

• This position is for a Team Lead, Site Reliability Engineering at Pythian, located in the United Kingdom, and is remote.
• The role involves leading a skilled Site Reliability Engineering team in a fast-paced and technically complex environment.
• Responsibilities include overseeing the design, deployment, and operation of large-scale distributed systems while ensuring service reliability, scalability, and performance.
• The Team Lead will act as a primary escalation point for critical incidents, mentor engineers, and drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• The position requires a balance of strong technical expertise and proven leadership skills, including hands-on contributions, coaching, resource planning, and delivery management.
• The role offers the opportunity to shape next-generation infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies in cloud, AI/ML, and distributed systems.
• Key accountabilities include leading and mentoring the team, managing ticket queues and SLA compliance, conducting performance reviews, and contributing to delivery projects.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience leading technical teams in site reliability, DevOps, or related fields is required.
• Strong expertise with Google Cloud and infrastructure-as-code tools, specifically Terraform, is necessary.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices, containers (Kubernetes, Docker), and service mesh technologies is essential.
• Hands-on experience with Linux systems administration, PKI, networking, and distributed systems is required.
• Proficiency in automation using Go, Python, or Shell scripting is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki is required.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills are essential, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A mindset focused on scalability, reliability, and automation, adhering to SRE principles, is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive total rewards package with performance incentives.
• There is a substantial training allowance for certifications, professional development days, and continuous learning opportunities.
• The role provides remote-first flexibility, with occasional travel to Brighton as needed.
• A full home office setup is included, featuring a laptop (choice of OS) and an annual workspace personalization budget.
• An annual wellness budget is provided for gym memberships, fitness, or wellness activities.
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and one annual day off for volunteering are included in the benefits.
• The company promotes a collaborative culture with industry-leading peers and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.