Site Reliability Engineer (Contract) - Linux & Kubernetes Specialist

ninetech Ireland
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Join a high-performing engineering team as a Site Reliability Engineer on a long-term contract. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of production systems, design and operate Kubernetes-based platforms, and troubleshoot complex issues across Linux systems, containers, and distributed services.

Key Highlights
Reliability, availability, and scalability of production systems
Kubernetes-based platforms design and operation
Troubleshooting complex issues across Linux systems, containers, and distributed services
Technical Skills Required
Linux Kubernetes Docker CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code
Benefits & Perks
Daily rate: €500
Long-term contract with strong extension potential
Remote-first role with planned on-site collaboration

Job Description


🚀 Site Reliability Engineer (Contract) – Linux & Kubernetes Specialist

Location: Remote (EU travel required 2–3 times per year)

Rate: €500 per day

Contract: Long-term

Start: ASAP / Flexible


We are looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team on a long-term contract. This role is predominantly remote, with periodic EU travel required 2–3 times per year, for up to 6 weeks at a time.


This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on SRE with deep Linux expertise and strong Kubernetes experience who enjoys working in modern, cloud-native environments.


🔧 Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of production systems
  • Design, operate, and optimise Kubernetes-based platforms
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux systems, containers, and distributed services
  • Implement and improve monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices
  • Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, and Development teams to improve system resilience
  • Support on-site engineering work during planned EU travel periods


✅ Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a Site Reliability Engineer / DevOps / Platform Engineer role
  • Strong Linux fundamentals (performance tuning, networking, troubleshooting)
  • Extensive hands-on Kubernetes experience (deployment, scaling, debugging)
  • Experience with containerisation (Docker, container runtimes)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in production environments
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote-first setup


🌍 Travel Requirement

  • Willingness to travel within the EU 2–3 times per year
  • Travel periods can last up to 6 weeks at a time
  • Remaining time is fully remote


💼 Contract Details

  • Daily rate: €500
  • Long-term contract with strong extension potential
  • Remote-first role with planned on-site collaboration


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