FAQs
What is the main responsibility of a Site Reliability Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase?
The main responsibility is to ensure system reliability by executing small to medium projects, writing high-quality code, diagnosing and resolving incidents, and improving observability and monitoring systems.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A formal training or certification in software engineering concepts combined with 3+ years of applied experience is required, along with the ability to code in at least one programming language and experience maintaining cloud-based infrastructure.
Are there specific tools or technologies that Site Reliability Engineers should be familiar with?
Yes, familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Datadog, and Splunk, as well as continuous integration and delivery tools like Jenkins or GitLab, is expected.
Is knowledge of the financial services industry important for this role?
While not mandatory, having general knowledge of the financial services industry is preferred for this position.
What type of team environment can candidates expect?
Candidates can expect a large, collaborative team environment where they will be encouraged to vocalize ideas and work together on projects.
What kind of career development opportunities are available?
There are many learning opportunities to enhance effectiveness in executing day-to-day project activities, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and adapting to new technologies.
Will I need to participate in incident management?
Yes, participation in triaging, diagnosing, and resolving incidents is a key part of the responsibilities of this role.
Is proficiency in a specific programming language required?
Yes, candidates must be able to code in at least one programming language.
Are there opportunities to work on larger projects?
Yes, this role allows opportunities to gradually take on larger projects and potentially lead their design and delivery.
Can candidates expect to work independently?
Yes, Site Reliability Engineers II are expected to work independently on small to medium projects with initial direction.