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Senior Site Reliability Engineer

SRE

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Business Wire

Business Wire

5,001-10,000 employees

Global press release distribution services

Venture Capital
Energy
Financial Services
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$175k - $185kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Python
Java
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience as a software engineer with 5 years as an SRE supporting Infrastructure, Networking, and Application Operations in a high availability, 24x7 hybrid environment (Colo/Cloud).
  • Strong record of automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ArgoCD) operating in a GitOps framework.
  • Strong experience with application monitoring, observability, and alerting systems (e.g., New Relic, Grafana).
  • Strong experience with at least one programming language (Python, Java).
  • Advanced experience with Linux system administration, Java-based applications, and network architecture.
  • Ability to participate in architecture reviews.
  • AWS related certifications (Architecture, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineer) are a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement highly automated systems/services that ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of infrastructure and applications.
  • Build and maintain monitoring and alerting to provide timely feedback on the performance and health of systems, network, and applications. Continuously improve infrastructure and application design to ensure 99.99% uptime while removing architectural complexity.
  • Work with software development to design and implement systems/applications that are resilient to failure and highly scalable.
  • Achieve material application performance improvements based on insights from observability metrics.
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 application availability.
  • Triage incoming Web Support escalation requests.
  • Drive incident root cause analysis, service restoration, and serve as an incident commander during outage events.

Business Wire provides press release distribution and regulatory disclosure services to organizations, journalists, and regulatory authorities. Their main service allows clients to send out press releases and important announcements to news organizations and online sources worldwide. The NX network, which is patented, ensures that news is delivered directly into editorial systems, making the distribution process reliable and efficient. Unlike competitors, Business Wire offers tailored distribution packages and additional services like media targeting and guidance, which help clients maximize their news impact. The goal of Business Wire is to help businesses and organizations effectively share their news on a global scale.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Business Wire's global reach and established reputation make it a trusted partner for high-profile clients, ensuring consistent business opportunities.
  • The company's diverse range of clients, from corporations to government agencies, provides a stable revenue stream and reduces dependency on any single market segment.
  • Educational resources and one-on-one guidance offered by Business Wire help clients stay ahead of industry trends, fostering long-term relationships and client loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The press release distribution market is highly competitive, with numerous players offering similar services, which could pressure Business Wire's market share.
  • Reliance on traditional press release distribution methods may become a disadvantage as digital and social media channels continue to evolve and dominate.

What makes Business Wire unique

  • Business Wire's multi-patented NX network ensures direct delivery into editorial systems, providing unmatched reliability and efficiency in news dissemination.
  • As a Berkshire Hathaway company, Business Wire benefits from significant financial backing and credibility, distinguishing it from smaller competitors.
  • The company offers a comprehensive suite of value-added services, including media targeting and full-service newsrooms, which enhance the impact of client communications.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

$100 monthly fitness allotment

Tuition reimbursement program

Enhanced mental health resources

401(k) plan with generous company match

Annual profit sharing contribution

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