Principal SRE

We're looking for a talented Site Operations Engineer to join our team at Tripadvisor.

Tripadvisor is a leader in the online travel market, and we're poised to innovate again in the era of Large Language Models and mobile-based internet everywhere. As a Site Operations Engineer, you'll work with some of the best and brightest minds in technology to maintain and enhance the core systems that power and support the Tripadvisor.com website.

Our scope of responsibilities is vast, and we're looking for someone with a strong proficiency in Python, expertise in configuration management, and a solid understanding of PostgreSQL. You'll be a force multiplier for our engineering and operations teams, delivering tooling & infrastructure that has a direct impact on day-to-day operations and contributes to the future evolution of infrastructure and engineering here at Tripadvisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Ansible.
• Set up monitoring and logging systems to proactively detect and address potential issues.
• Manage hundreds of on-prem PostgreSQL databases, including performance tuning, backups, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the overall development and deployment processes.
• Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues and participate in on-call rotations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, focusing on building and maintaining scalable infrastructures.
• Strong proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Expertise in configuration management such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and experience in managing PostgreSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as load balancing and DNS.

What We Offer:

We're committed to creating a workplace that's inclusive and welcoming to everyone. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about technology and want to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of travel, please submit your application. We can't wait to hear from you