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Senior Cloud Reliability Engineer (SRE) | Richmond, Virginia
Senior Cloud Reliability Engineer (SRE)
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Richmond , Virginia

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Hybrid

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Contract

Richmond, Virginia

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Hybrid

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Contract

Job ID 74886|Posted Jun 9, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Senior Cloud Reliability Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing scalable cloud solutions and enhancing platform reliability. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop cloud solutions to improve platform reliability and reduce operational toil.
  • Build and optimize Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for efficient AWS resource management.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality code delivery.
  • Establish and implement SRE standards and metrics, including SLI and SLOs.
  • Participate in incident management and provide technical support for SRE tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Agile frameworks to deliver integrated cloud automation solutions.
  • Stay updated with emerging AWS services and drive the adoption of innovative solutions.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in software development with a focus on reliability and platform engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python for building enterprise-grade tools and APIs.
  • Strong expertise in AWS environments and core services like EC2, VPC, S3, and Lambda.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including module development.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of observability tools and practices, including Grafana and AWS CloudWatch.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with GoLang or other programming languages.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scaled Agile environments.
  • Understanding of ITSM processes and resilience testing practices.

At Horizontal, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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