Site Reliability Engineer (Linux)

Reports to: Director of Technology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Vermont candidates ideal; remote acceptable (Must be eligible to work in US, EST/CST time zone preferred)

Client Overview:

VITL, a pioneering technology firm, specializes in advancing healthcare through data-driven solutions. At the forefront of health data initiatives, VITL's collaboration with the Vermont Health Information Exchange (HIE) exemplifies their commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.

Role Overview:

The Source and Recruit Company has been retained by VITL to assist in their search for a Linux Site Reliability Engineer (SRE). This role, reporting to the Director of Technology, is pivotal in constructing and maintaining distributed cloud solutions integral to VITL's dynamic health data projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and administer distributed cloud solutions.
• Deploy and oversee open-source technologies including Linux, Docker, Kafka, Couchbase, and Postgres.
• Manage AWS services such as S3, EC2, VPC, SQS, and Lambda.
• Ensure service reliability, performance, security, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, adhering to SLAs.
• Participate in critical off-hours support and maintenance.
• Develop patch management and backup routines aligned with risk management and operational efficiency.
• Uphold security and disaster recovery standards.
• Offer technical expertise and advocate best practices in cloud solutions.
• Engage collaboratively with the technology team to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain thorough documentation of systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in computer science/software engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 3-5 years Linux experience.
• Knowledge of virtualization/containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Understanding of TCP/IP, VPC, networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, and tools like NewRelic, Datadog, CloudWatch.
• Familiarity with Kafka, Couchbase, Postgres is advantageous.
• Experience with HL7, FHIR, Mirth Connect, and Rhapsody is beneficial.
• Strong learning ability for new languages, tools, frameworks.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Additional Information:

VITL prioritizes employee health and well-being and adheres to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, subject to legal accommodations. Proof of vaccination or an approved waiver is a condition of employment.

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. VITL is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

VITL is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. VITL is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practices laws and a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, crime victim status, ancestry, physical or mental condition, disability, pregnancy, citizenship or immigration status, status as a veteran, military service or obligation, a positive test result from an HIV-related blood test, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by such laws (Protected Characteristics). VITLs policy of anti-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, advancement, and termination of employment. VITL prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against any employee, applicant, worker, or service provider on the basis of any Protected Characteristic.

If you are passionate about leveraging technology for healthcare innovation and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Join us in this significant endeavor to enhance healthcare through technology!