Full-Time

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Forma

Forma

201-500 employees

Flexible employee benefits management platform

Consulting
Education

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Java
AWS
Go
Terraform
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 8+ years of backend software development experience
  • Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux, Windows, etc.), networking, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, and/or Azure).
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
  • Expertise in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, etc.) and scripting languages (Bash).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Circle CI, Github Actions, etc.) to automate software delivery and deployments.
  • Working knowledge of IAC tools such as Terraform
  • Experience at an early-stage startup is a plus
  • Fintech experience a plus
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain on-call, monitoring and alerting systems to proactively detect issues before they impact users. Also ensure systems have robust SLOs, logging and tracing capabilities for effective troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve outages, conduct post-incident reviews (postmortems), and implement changes to prevent future occurrences.
  • Develop tools and scripts to streamline operations, reduce manual toil, and improve efficiency.
  • Build and maintain promote best practices, and troubleshoot CI/CD infrastructure.
  • Have the ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
  • Mentor Engineering team members to promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
  • Apply software engineering principles to infrastructure and operations. Conduct chaos engineering experiments to identify system weaknesses and improve resilience.

Forma provides a flexible benefits platform designed to enhance employee benefits for HR teams and employers, particularly in remote and hybrid work settings. The platform allows employers to offer a variety of customizable benefits, enabling employees to select options that best fit their lifestyles. This approach aims to increase the utilization and satisfaction of benefits among employees. Forma addresses common HR challenges, such as low awareness and accessibility of benefits, by simplifying the process and making it easier for employees to engage with their benefits. Additionally, the platform includes tools for monitoring compliance and risk, helping companies adhere to regulations. Forma's focus on flexibility, accessibility, and compliance sets it apart from competitors, making it a valuable resource for organizations seeking to improve their employee benefits offerings.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for personalized benefits boosts Forma's market relevance and adoption.
  • Integration of wellness programs aligns with Forma's platform capabilities, enhancing value.
  • Expansion of remote work models increases demand for Forma's flexible solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established HR tech firms like Workday and ADP is intensifying.
  • Economic downturns may lead to reduced HR spending on new benefits platforms.

What makes Forma unique

  • Forma offers a user-friendly interface for direct access to employee benefits.
  • The platform provides preferred pricing without reimbursement hassles, saving time and money.
  • Forma's flexibility allows tailored benefits, enhancing employee satisfaction and utilization.

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