Lead Site Reliability Engineer - Remote

Overview

Join Kraken, a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you will ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of products on our platform, leading a team that supports millions of customers.

In Short

• Lead the Product Reliability team within Platform Engineering.
• Manage team priorities and ensure initiatives are completed on time.
• Collaborate with platform engineers to deliver technical implementations.
• Build a culture of open communication and inclusivity.
• Deliver technical improvements and support team delivery.
• Mentor and coach team members for high performance.
• Experience managing large-scale distributed systems.
• Knowledge of AWS services and security best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in the team and products.
• Work in a remote-first asynchronous global team.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
• Record of delivering critical path projects at scale.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Experience mentoring a technical team.
• Proficient in AWS and a programming language.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off for work-life balance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave for all types of parents.
• Flexible working environment.
• Equity options for all employees.
• Modern office or co-working spaces available.
• Salary range of $170,000 - $200,000 based on experience.