Senior Site Reliability Engineer

About DAT

DATis an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see.

Job Application Deadline: 04/19/2024

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our Platform Engineeringteam. This position can be based in our Denver, CO office; Beaverton, OR office; or fully remote.

Candidate profile

Site Reliability Engineers are at the forefront of bridging software development with operations, focusing on creating automated solutions to ensure system stability and efficiency. Our SREs have a keen focus on enhancing observability to ensure transparent and proactive system monitoring.

What You'll Do

• Lead comprehensive root cause analyses for complex software incidents, setting a high standard in problem-solving and resolution.
• Architect and implement advanced alerting and monitoring solutions within our observability framework, ensuring high system visibility and responsiveness.
• Champion and drive significant enhancements and strategic changes across the technology stack, improving both software and infrastructure reliability.
• Take a leadership role in on-call rotations, demonstrating proactive incident management and mentoring team members in best practices.

The Skills and Experience You'll Bring

• Expert understanding of SRE principles including Observability, Error Budgets, SLA/SLI/SLOs, and comprehensive Incident Management strategies.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with a track record of driving projects to completion and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex software issues and implementing system optimizations to ensure peak performance.
• Proficiency with JavaScript programming, with the ability to develop high-quality, maintainable code.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, leveraging its full potential to enhance system scalability and reliability.
• Proficient in Kubernetes, utilizing its capabilities to orchestrate containerized applications effectively.

Bonus Skills

• Expertise in integrating and maximizing OpenTelemetry for nuanced observability insights.
• Extensive experience in Node.js, capable of crafting scalable and efficient applications.
• Experience in navigating and optimizing hybrid infrastructure environments, ensuring seamless operation across diverse platforms.

Working Environment: This role requires participation in an on-call rotation and may occasionally require working outside of standard business hours to respond to high-priority incidents or to perform system upgrades.

Why DAT?
DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We've been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado's 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, theminimum salary for this role is 150,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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