Site Reliability Engineer

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer with a strong understanding of banking systems and financial services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our banking platforms, implementing automation, and enhancing system stability through proactive monitoring and incident management.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Pittsburgh, PA/Dallas, TX is $105k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

• Develop, automate, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient infrastructure for banking applications.
• Monitor system health, performance, and security to ensure high availability and swift incident response.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and deploy resilient services and infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis on outages and incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Manage capacity planning, disaster recovery, and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain security best practices and compliance standards relevant to the banking industry.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual interventions and improve operational efficiency.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand system requirements and provide timely resolutions to operational issues.

• Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, Dev Ops Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of banking systems, payment processing, or financial services preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.).
• Familiarity with security standards and compliance requirements specific to banking/financial sectors.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Banking or financial domain experience.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional, or relevant certifications in security or Dev Ops.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term…