Cloud Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud and System

Tiktok; City of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a Cloud Site Reliability Engineer to build and operate their global infrastructures, including cloud solutions. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience with Unix/Linux systems and public cloud platforms. Strong programming skills in languages like Java or Python are required. This full-time position is based in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience working with Unix/Linux systems.
• Experience in Public Cloud Platforms and familiarity with cloud components.
• Experience with programming languages like Java, C++, Go, or scripting in Shell/Python.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate global infrastructures including public and private clouds.
• Develop tools and monitors for global infrastructure optimization.
• Participate in technical operations addressing performance issues.

Skills

Unix/Linux systems

Cloud solutions (AWS, Google, OCI)

Programming (Java, C++, Go, Shell, Python)

System-level applications (DNS, APT, LDAP)

Automation tools (Ansible, CI/CD)

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related

Job description

Overview

Cloud Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud and System

Our Infrastructure Engineering team supports the company’s fast growth by building and operating hyper-scale datacenters, managing the life cycle of the server fleet, providing cloud solutions, and developing various infrastructure services to ensure they are scalable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Build, expand, and operate global infrastructures, including large-scale systems in public and private clouds, data centers, and content delivery networks.
• Build tools, automation, visualizations, and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global infrastructure.
• Work in a fast-paced environment. Participate in technical operations and rotations in response to performance and reliability issues.
• Help improve the whole lifecycle of infrastructure services from inception and design through development to deployment, user support, and refinement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification(s): Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree) with 3+ years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related major.
• 3+ years of experience working with Unix/Linux systems from kernel to shell and beyond, with experience working with system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols.
• 2+ years of experience working on Public Cloud Platforms, familiar with basic components of cloud products. Experience in building solutions with AWS, Google, OCI, or other cloud services.
• 2+ years experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Go, or scripting experience in Shell and Python.
• 2+ years experience with essential system-level apps, like DNS, APT, LDAP, Nginx, CI/CD, Ansible, Packer, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in system and data security.
• Self-driven and capable of coping with ambiguity and moving projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve real-world problems in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, and building automation and tools for large-scale systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• The passion for solving problems.
• Patience for supporting cases.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We strive to do great things with great people, lead with curiosity and humility, and make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We embrace challenges and pursue meaningful breakthroughs as one team.

Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. We are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the communities we reach.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Computer Networking Products, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Internet