Site Reliability Engineer I

American Express

. Collaborate with Software Engineering teams to support development and implementation of features that enhance system resilience, scalability, and performance .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBengaluru • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including automation, disaster recovery, and chaos engineering. Proficient in modern observability tools and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on system resilience and performance optimization.

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Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Automation Tools and FrameworksCloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Containerization Technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)Observability Tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana)

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Chaos EngineeringDisaster Recovery PlanningLinux/Unix SystemsObject-Oriented Programming (Java)Scripting Languages (Python, Bash)Performance AnalysisMicroservices ArchitectureError BudgetingService-Level Objectives (SLOs)

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Elastic SearchGrafanaPrometheusSplunk

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Certification in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Industry Keywords

Business Continuity StrategiesResiliency TestingObservability StackTechnology Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJavaKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesPrometheusPythonSplunkUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Software Engineering teams to support development and implementation of features that enhance system resilience, scalability, and performance
Develop and implement automation tools and frameworks, including infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, to reduce manual intervention and improve system efficiency
Contribute to architectural design discussions, incorporating reliability, scalability, and performance considerations
Design and execute chaos engineering experiments and other resiliency testing methods
Support development and implementation of disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
Promote and implement best practices such as error budgeting, service-level objectives (SLOs), and service-level indicators (SLIs)
Collaborate with product and business teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and/or comparable experience; advance degree preferred
Knowledge of modern observability stack – Splunk, Elastic Search, Prometheus, Grafana
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and microservices architecture
Knowledge of observability tools and methodologies, including experience with logging, monitoring, tracing, and performance analysis platforms
Knowledge of cloud-based Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices and experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience in software development, or technology operations, with a focus on Site Reliability Engineering
Experience in Linux/Unix systems, object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java), scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Advanced certification in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or related is a plus
Successful completion of a background verification check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities