FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer in Cloud Operations at Visa?
The primary responsibility is to ensure that the environment is secure and safe, remediating all security findings within the required resolution dates defined by governance.
What types of issues must a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer handle?
They must handle any outages swiftly, ensuring that environments remain operational at all times, with root cause analysis conducted within hours of any issues.
How does Visa's Cloud Operations team approach automation?
The team regularly analyzes the environment to identify manual tasks for automation, aiming to increase self-healing capabilities until environments can automatically heal themselves.
What qualifications are preferred for the Sr. Site Reliability Engineer position?
Preferred qualifications include 3 or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or more than 2 years of experience with an advanced degree, along with expertise in DevOps, Build and Release Engineering, and Cloud Infrastructure.
What technical skills are essential for this role?
Essential skills include proficiency in Docker, DevOps, Linux, experience with Jenkins, Ansible, Kubernetes, Java-based web applications, scripting languages (such as Shell scripting, JavaScript, or Python), and understanding CI/CD technologies.
Is this position fully remote?
No, this is a hybrid position where employees are expected to work from the office 2-3 days a week based on business needs and guidance from leadership.
What kind of work environment can the Sr. Site Reliability Engineer expect?
The position will be performed in an office setting, requiring the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate with team members in person and by telephone, and operate standard office equipment.
What are the expected work hours and travel requirements for this role?
Work hours vary based on departmental needs, and the position requires travel of approximately 5-10% of the time.
How does Visa address equal employment opportunities?
Visa is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, ensuring qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
What is the estimated salary range for the Sr. Site Reliability Engineer position?
The estimated salary range for this position is between $102,300.00 and $144,550.00 USD per year, depending on job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location.