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Appathon lists this Site Reliability Engineering - Java, Kafka, Node.js & AI opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Site Reliability Engineering - Java, Kafka, Node.js & AI
Location
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Job Type
55.00 - 60.00
Deadline
Not specified
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Executive (10+ years)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Lead with strong expertise in Java, Apache Kafka, and Node.js along with awareness of AI/Generative AI technologies . The ideal candidate will lead reliability initiatives, enhance platform performance, drive automation, and ensure highly available and scalable systems in a cloud-native environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead SRE initiatives to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
Design, implement, and support highly available distributed applications.
Develop and maintain services using Java and Node.js .
Build and manage event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka .
Establish observability, monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks.
Drive automation for deployments, incident response, and operational processes.
Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to improve system resilience.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
Stay informed on emerging AI and Generative AI technologies and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
Requirements
Required Skills
12+ years of IT experience with strong SRE or Production Engineering background.
Hands-on experience with Java and Node.js development.
Strong expertise with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or ELK.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Excellent troubleshooting and incident management skills.
Exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI concepts is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading SRE or platform engineering teams.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
Openings: 4
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) – Local candidates preferred
Skills
AI and Generative AI technologies Apache Java Node.js
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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