Overview

Founded in 2018, Skyports is an Advanced Air Mobility company developing and operating landing infrastructure for the electric air taxi revolution, as well as using drones for a variety of business requirements.

Our business is comprised of two entities.

Skyports Drone Services where we use drone technology to enable businesses to develop their logistics, capture key data, and improve operational efficiency. We are active in the rural deliveries, survey, surveillance and maritime verticals.

Skyports Infrastructure where we play a critical role in the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem; designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in and around cities across the world.

We are positioned in a new industry where it has never been a more exciting time to be at the forefront of a modern, high-growth organisation.

Role Description

Skyports is seeking a talented and experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our dynamic team. As an SRE, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust systems that meet our high standards of availability and uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up proactive monitoring systems to detect and address issues before they impact performance.
Play an integral role in the operations of our Vertiport Automation System.
Utilize Azure Monitor, Grafana, and other tools to monitor key performance indicators and trigger automated responses.
Implement security-focused monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security threats and anomalies within the Azure environment.
Implement deployment strategies such as blue-green deployments and canary releases to minimize downtime and ensure smooth updates.
Work closely with software engineers, platform engineers, and product team to align infrastructure requirements with business objectives.
Document infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines for knowledge sharing.
Conduct training sessions and peer reviews to promote best practices within the team.

The ideal person for this position will have the following experiences and attributes:

Skills and Competencies

Experience with Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in setting up and configuring monitoring systems, including Azure Monitor, Grafana, and other relevant tools.
Deployment Automation Skills: Demonstrated expertise in implementing deployment strategies such as blue-green deployments and canary releases, with experience using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
Collaboration Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, platform engineers, product teams, and security teams.
Documentation Proficiency: Strong documentation skills, with the ability to document infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines effectively.
Continuous Learning Mindset: Willingness to stay updated on emerging technologies, security threats, and industry trends related to monitoring and security practices.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and team members.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience as a Site Reliability engineer or similar.
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience with database systems (SQL or NoSQL) and ORM frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Passion for learning and staying updated on emerging technologies.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Attributes

Motivation

A highly motivated, proactive, self-starter who likes a challenge and has the ingenuity and resilience to find the right solution for a problem.

Communication

Excellent written and oral communication skills to maximise the impact of our documentation, and to build strong networks and relationships.

Team Player

A strong team player who can work collaboratively with team members internally and externally.

Safety

Embodies a safety-first approach.

Problem Solver

Ability to problem solve on the fly; someone who can ask the questions that have not been asked and can find the answers too.

Flexible

Embraces opportunities to learn new skills and take on new tasks whenever they arise.

Complexity

Ability to quickly master complex, technical issues and to translate them where necessary into simple

Committed

A strong interest in and commitment to help achieve the successful introduction of advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions into mainstream society.

Why work for Skyports

We work on the basis of trust and partnership here at Skyports. As a new and emerging business, we aim to support our team members where we can to make working life as fun, productive and engaging as possible. Joining our team, you can expect to benefit from:

A fair market competitive salary
The opportunity to receive equity as we grow.
Unlimited holiday: we don’t put limits on success.
Statutory pension contributions
The opportunity to work with a business that is trying to make our world a better place to live.
A strong company culture.
Working on the forefront of new technologies

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