Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Role Overview

Join SimCorp as a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to lead complex initiatives related to platform reliability, observability, and incident response across product boundaries. You will act as a technical authority and guide the direction of our Azure-based SaaS platform and Site Reliability strategy.

What You Will Do

Act as the technical lead on SRE initiatives, drive forward our strategic use of Microsoft Azure, architect scalable solutions, lead the design and evolution of cross-cutting platform capabilities, and solve complex reliability challenges.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires 10+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Architecture roles, with extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure and a strong grasp of cloud-native and hybrid architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Architecture roles
• Extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure
• Extensive knowledge of Windows Servers OS and Windows-based desktop application troubleshooting
• Experience working with Citrix, AD, WAC/WSUS is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise System Operations and System Administration of complicated system landscapes
• Strong grasp of cloud-native and hybrid architectures, distributed systems, networking, and security
• Mastery in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, Bicep, and related tooling
• Deep knowledge of observability stacks (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, Application Insights)
• Experience leading complex incident and problem management efforts at scale
• Broad technical skillset including Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, SQL, APIs, and scripting
• Strong foundation in ITIL processes with a strategic mindset for operational excellence
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead through ambiguity, and align engineering with business needs
• Experience working in or guiding teams within regulated, security-conscious environments (e.g., financial services)
• Demonstrated passion for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and building engineering culture
• Ability to think strategically while delivering pragmatic, hands-on solutions

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Executive-level bonus scheme
• Pension
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work models
• Individualized approach to professional growth
• Access to strategic initiatives and innovation programs