Head of Site Reliability Engineer

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Beeks Group Full time

Beeks Group is a leading managed cloud provider exclusively within the agile and fast-moving financial services and capital markets sector. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IAAS) model is optimised for low-latency private cloud compute, connectivity and analytics, providing the flexibility to deploy and connect to Exchanges, trading venues and public cloud for a true hybrid cloud experience.

Founded in 2011, Beeks Group is listed on the London AIM Stock Exchange and has enjoyed continued growth each year. Beeks Group now employs over 100 team members across the globe and has an international network of over thirty data centres.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Site Reliability Engineerto join us at our unique Head Office in Renfrew, which includes our state-of-the-art gym with weekly circuit training, a personal trainer and yoga classes as well as the Beeks Bar or weekly masseuse to help you unwind

What we are looking for:

The Head of Site Reliability Engineer will build an entire team and lead our SRE team to ensure that our financial technology services are highly available, scalable, and secure. The role involves a blend of operational excellence, engineering innovation, and leadership responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with software engineering, security, and product teams to enhance our systems' reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive reliability strategy that encompasses infrastructure, applications, and security considerations specific to our business.
  • Build, manage and mentor the brand new SRE team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Ensure systems are designed and operated in compliance with financial industry regulations and standards.
  • Lead incident management processes, including post-mortem analysis and implementing preventive measures.
  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to advocate for reliability and performance best practices in the development lifecycle.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of automation tools for system health monitoring, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.
  • Manage SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs for all critical systems and services.
  • Drive initiatives to optimize infrastructure costs without compromising on reliability and security.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in within our sector, SRE, and cybersecurity to continually enhance our systems and practices.
Required Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in site reliability engineering, devops, or similar roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
  • Strong background in cloud computing services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, particularly as they apply to this sector.
  • Familiarity with regulatory environments and compliance standards relevant (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX).
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell, Go).
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a track-record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
Desired Skills
  • A passion for technology and an unyielding drive to improve system reliability and performance.
  • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and departments.
  • Innovative thinking, with a penchant for identifying and implementing cutting-edge solutions to complex problems.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and metrics for insights into system performance and health.
What we can offer you:
  • A unique and highly rewarding Share Options scheme
  • Highly competitive pension scheme
  • EV salary exchange scheme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Investment in Training
  • Family cover Private Health Insurance
Lifestyle:
  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days at home)

A unique and rewarding share options scheme

Company salary exchangepension scheme

Onsite gym with PT and yoga sessions weekly

Weekly massages

EV Scheme

33 days of annual leave plus a paid day off for your birthday

About Beeks Group

We’re a non-corporate corporate. We don’t so much rage against the machine as deliver on product while having a bloody good time.

Founded in 2011

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