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Wikimedia Foundation•01.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Remote Opportunity

$113K–$176K/year
RemoteMedia & Entertainment
Site Reliability Engineering•AWS•Python•Kubernetes•CI/CD•Infrastructure as Code

About the Role

The Wikimedia Foundation is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team. This Senior Site Reliability Engineer remote position allows you to work from anywhere, contributing to the stability and performance of our platforms that serve millions of users worldwide.

What You'll Do

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable systems as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer remote.
  • Collaborate with development teams to enhance service reliability and performance.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability.
  • Develop automation tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to support incident response and resolution.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineer role or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby.
  • Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
  • Knowledge of database management and optimization.
  • Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $113,082 to $175,725 per year.
  • Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and a generous PTO policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Site Reliability Engineer role at Wikimedia offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a globally recognized platform. With a competitive salary and a focus on professional growth, it's an attractive position for experienced engineers.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in AWS services (like EC2, S3, Lambda) and experienced in leveraging Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform for automated deployments.

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Strong expertise in Kubernetes for container orchestration, with a proven track record of managing production-grade clusters in a remote setting.

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Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and best practices, with the ability to implement and optimize these processes using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.

Learning Resources

→Site Reliability Engineering Bookbook
→Kubernetes Basicsguide
→AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate 2020course

Career Path

Senior Site Reliability Engineer(Now)→Lead Site Reliability Engineer(1-2 years)→Site Reliability Architect(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$20B
Annual Growth
18.2%
AI Adoption
45%
Investment
+35%
Labour Demand
+25%
Avg Salary
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Site Reliability EngineeringAWSPython
Growing in Demand
TerraformObservability Tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)Chaos Engineering
Declining
Traditional Network AdministrationManual Deployment Processes

Domain Trends

Increased Cloud Adoption
By 2025, 90% of enterprises will be using multi-cloud strategies, increasing the demand for SREs to manage complex cloud environments.
Focus on Automation
Over 70% of organizations are investing in automation tools to enhance SRE practices, reducing manual interventions and improving reliability.
Shift to Observability
Companies are moving from traditional monitoring to observability; 60% of organizations report that they are adopting observability tools to improve system reliability.

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