Site Reliability Engineer

Electrum Payments is a leading payments technology company that has been delivering enterprise-grade payment solutions since 2012. They specialize in cloud-native software for optimizing financial transaction processing, focusing on high-volume, low-value payment schemes. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and performance of critical payment systems that impact millions of South Africans daily.

The role combines traditional IT operations with software engineering expertise, requiring you to build and maintain robust, scalable systems. You'll work on critical tasks including incident prevention, infrastructure management, monitoring system implementation, and ensuring smooth cloud operations. The position offers significant opportunities for personal growth and career progression within a company that values technical excellence.

Key responsibilities include developing reliable applications, managing critical incidents, implementing monitoring solutions, and driving cost-optimization initiatives. You'll also be involved in disaster recovery planning and system performance optimization. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills in AWS services, observability tools, and a solid background in SRE practices.

The company offers an excellent work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance. Benefits include flexible working hours, daily cooked lunches, and regular team social activities. Electrum fosters a transparent culture where learning from mistakes is encouraged, making it an ideal place for professional growth and development.