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full-timeStaff Site Reliability Engineer, Environment Automation
Gitlab · Bangalore
GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform focused on DevSecOps, providing tools that help organizations improve developer productivity and operational efficiency. As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer specializing in Environment Automation, you will be responsible for the lifecycle management of hundreds of isolated GitLab environments. Your day-to-day work involves designing and implementing infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes to ensure these environments remain secure, scalable, and consistent. You will build and maintain deployment packages, manage microservices on Kubernetes, and develop observability strategies using tools like Prometheus and ELK to monitor system health and capacity. This role requires a strong background in both software engineering and operational reliability, as you will be tasked with replacing manual workflows with automated provisioning pipelines. You will also lead incident response efforts and troubleshoot complex production issues across cloud-native ecosystems. This position is well-suited for experienced engineers who are comfortable managing multi-tenant infrastructure at scale and possess a deep understanding of cloud security, infrastructure automation, and proactive system maintenance.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
About the Role GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) in the Environment Automation specialization, you will help keep user‑facing services and production systems reliable, scalable, and efficient, focusing on automating the lifecycle of many tenant environments. Responsibilities - Design and implement automation that provisions and manages hundreds of isolated GitLab environments using Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes. - Manage complex state strategies and workspace configurations. - Troubleshoot production issues across Kubernetes clusters, cloud services, and GitLab applications. - Replace manual workflows with infrastructure‑as‑code solutions, including automated version upgrades and provisioning pipelines. - Build observability systems using Prometheus, ELK, and Grafana to detect bottlenecks and predict usage trends. - Lead incident response and post‑mortem efforts. - Integrate and operate infrastructure in cloud provider ecosystems such as GCP and AWS, applying cloud security best practices. Requirements - Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes. - Knowledge of Helm Charts, omnibus‑gitlab packaging. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and related services (IAM, networking, storage). - Proficiency in monitoring tools like Prometheus, ELK, Grafana. - Strong scripting or programming skills for automation. - Understanding of cloud security best practices.
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Environment Automation |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Bangalore |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Environment Automation at Gitlab: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Environment Automation role at Gitlab?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; freshers are welcome.
- What skills does the Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Environment Automation role require?
- The listing highlights Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Helm Charts, omnibus-gitlab, GCP, AWS, Prometheus, ELK, Grafana. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Gitlab has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Environment Automation position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing gives Bangalore as the location and does not state a work mode.
- What is the application deadline?
- Gitlab has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Environment Automation role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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