Remote Senior Site Reliability Engineer (with Go Experience)

Description:

• Jackbox Games is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with Go experience to join their remote team.
• The company is a small game studio known for the Jackbox Party Pack franchise, which includes popular games like Quiplash and Drawful.
• The role involves maintaining AWS-based infrastructure, focusing 70% of the time on SRE responsibilities and 30% on application development in Go.
• Key responsibilities include architecting high-availability systems, automating infrastructure provisioning, improving observability, developing automated testing frameworks, optimizing system performance, mentoring team members, and developing backend applications in Go.
• The position also involves building tools to streamline workflows, supporting CI/CD processes, and participating in documentation and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or similar roles with AWS-based infrastructure.
• Strong skills in Go development, particularly in backend applications and tools, are required.
• Proficiency with core AWS services, including ECS, EC2, and S3, is essential.
• Hands-on experience with ECS and Terraform for managing infrastructure as code is necessary.
• Experience with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana is required for observability and alerting.
• Proven experience in setting up and managing automated testing frameworks for release reliability is needed.
• Candidates should be skilled in scripting (Go, Python, or Bash) for automation and operational efficiency.
• A proven ability to mentor and develop peers’ expertise in SRE and DevOps best practices is essential.

Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $103,326 - $190,465, with compensation packages based on individual factors.
• Employees receive a 401(k) with matching and various medical plans, with 100% of premiums for dental, vision, disability, and life insurance covered for employees.
• A flexible work schedule and environment are offered, allowing employees to work remotely or in the office.
• Flexible PTO is available for employees to take time off as needed.
• Annual stipends for therapy, education, wellness, and home office equipment are provided to support employees' lifelong learning and health.
• The work environment is creative and supportive, with a focus on talent and innovation.
• Free food is provided either virtually or in the office, including stocked snacks and frequent DoorDash credits.