Site Reliability Engineer

Job Overview

The Site Reliability Engineer will support a large federal technology modernization effort focused on improving the reliability, visibility, and performance of cloud-native applications and services across a national benefits platform. This role focuses heavily on observability, telemetry, monitoring, and performance engineering within a modern serverless environment.

You’ll work closely with development, operations, and platform teams to help build the standards, tooling, and engineering patterns used across serverless services. This role goes beyond writing Lambda code. You’ll help define how services are instrumented, deployed, monitored, and optimized across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain observability, telemetry, logging, and monitoring solutions for serverless applications and services


• Support performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts across distributed cloud environments


• Develop and maintain engineering patterns and standards for AWS Lambda services


• Implement instrumentation using AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry (ADOT)


• Support monitoring and alerting capabilities using Dynatrace, Splunk, and related observability tools


• Work with development and DevOps teams to integrate monitoring and telemetry into CI/CD pipelines


• Assist with diagnosing system bottlenecks, latency issues, and application performance concerns


• Support automated testing, deployment, and operational readiness activities


• Help improve operational visibility, tracing, and logging consistency across environments


• Participate in Agile delivery activities, release coordination, and operational support efforts

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting cloud-native applications, performance engineering, or observability platforms


• Experience with AWS serverless technologies including Lambda, CloudWatch, API Gateway, and related services


• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana, or similar tools


• Familiarity with OpenTelemetry or AWS ADOT instrumentation practices


• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows


• Understanding of distributed systems, logging, tracing, and performance analysis concepts


• Experience troubleshooting performance issues across cloud environments


• Familiarity with scripting or development languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java


• Understanding of DevOps and Agile software delivery practices


• Strong communication and collaboration skills


• Federal government experience is a plus


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other required government clearance

About CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

We’re more than a government contracting company. We’re a cadre, a specialized team built to support government agencies with practical, reliable solutions to complex operational and technology challenges. We strategically mobilize, manage, and maintain specialized cadres using our RO(M³) model.

CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.

It is the policy of CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

Keeping people satisfied is no small undertaking. At CADRE, our commitment to supporting employees extends further than conventional benefits. While we offer competitive industry-standard packages, our focus goes beyond transactional care.

This is why we developed the CADRE Cares Program which encompasses a range of benefits and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall well-being and job satisfaction of employees.

We want to support our employees at the times they need it the most. We envision unwavering commitment to our employees that sets a new standard for compassionate and impactful business practices.

CADRE Convoy Program: A dedicated support system designed to cater to your individual needs and enhance your overall well-being, no matter where you are.

CADRE Connect Program: A series of intentional touchpoints, events, and initiatives that promote open communication and encourage continuous growth and development among team members.

CADRE Compensation Program: 401(k) Safe Harbor Plans with Matching & Immediate Vesting, Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Wellness, & Personal Leave Plans, Continuing Education & Training Budget, Office & Technology Budget, Cell Phone Budget, Wellness & Healthy Living Budget, Awards & Bonuses, Profit Sharing Plans.