Site Reliability Engineer

undefined ago • 5-8 Years • Devops • $78,000 PA - $135,100 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Join Nasdaq’s high-impact, cross-functional team in Denver, CO as a Site Reliability Engineer. This role involves ensuring uptime of critical applications, troubleshooting AWS Cloud and on-prem issues, developing and maintaining Linux systems with a focus on automation, and designing scalable infrastructure in AWS using IaC. You will also manage AWS solutions, implement configuration management, build CI/CD pipelines, and create alerting and logging for systems, contributing to the stability and scalability of systems powering the global economy. If you're passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and solving complex challenges at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced, innovation-first environment.
Must have:
  • Ensuring uptime of critical applications and systems.
  • Troubleshoot AWS Cloud and on-prem applications, software and hardware issues.
  • Develop and maintain Linux systems, with a strong focus on automation.
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-availability and scalable infrastructure in AWS utilizing IaC.
  • Manage and optimize AWS-based solutions using a wide range of services.
  • Implement, maintain and deploy configuration management systems.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines with GitLab.
  • Create, implement, and analyze alerting and logging for applications and systems.
  • Develop and maintain documentation on technical procedures.
  • Occasionally participate in an on-call rotation.
  • Communicate with management on project status and problem resolution efforts.
Good to have:
  • Creative thinker who is excited to approach challenges from different angles to find effective solutions
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
  • Consistently delivers high-quality work that exceeds expectations
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and helps to elevate others for success
Perks:
  • 401(k) program with 6% employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
  • Student loan repayment program up to $10k
  • Company paid life and disability plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Health spending account with employer contribution
  • Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fertility benefits
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Company gift matching program
  • Employee resource groups
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Robust job skills training
  • Professional development opportunities

Job Details

A vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge the status quo and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered.

Exciting Opportunity

Are you ready to help shape the future of global finance? Join a high-impact, cross-functional team and play a pivotal role in delivering resilient, high-performance solutions to financial institutions and organizations around the globe! This is more than just a technical role - it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that ensures the stability and scalability of systems powering the global economy. If you're passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and solving complex challenges at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced, innovation-first environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Ensuring uptime of critical applications and systems in a fast-paced, high-pressure, low-latency and high-performance environment
  • Troubleshoot AWS Cloud and on-prem applications, software and hardware issues
  • Develop and maintain Linux systems, with a strong focus on automation for systems administration and operational tasks
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-availability and scalable infrastructure in AWS utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Manage and optimize AWS-based solutions using a wide range of services
  • Implement, maintain and deploy configuration management systems
  • Build and maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines with GitLab
  • Create, implement, and analyze alerting and logging for applications and systems
  • Develop and maintain documentation on technical procedures
  • Occasionally participate in an on-call rotation to support team needs
  • Communicate with management on the status of projects and problem resolution efforts, providing escalation as required

What We're Looking For:

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 5–8 years of experience in a similar role
  • Strong knowledge in AWS, with experience managing and optimizing services using best practices (EKS, MSK, Redshift, RDS, EC2, Route 53, SES, SSM, KMS, IAM)
  • Proficiency in containerization systems and tools (EKS, Docker, ECS, Fargate, Argo)
  • Experience with configuration management systems (Puppet, Ansible, Chef)
  • Experience with IaC (Terraform)
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab, Github, Jenkins)
  • Proficient in monitoring and logging platforms (Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, CloudWatch)
  • Strong to expert level proficiency in Linux Operating Systems (5 -10+ years)
  • Deep expertise in Java and bash (5-7+ years)
  • Working knowledge of Python, Go, JS, or Ruby (5-7+ years)
  • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, and security best practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Good knowledge of databases (Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB, InfluxDB)

What Success Looks Like:

  • Creative thinker who is excited to approach challenges from different angles to find effective solutions
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
  • Consistently delivers high-quality work that exceeds expectations
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and helps to elevate others for success

Growth Opportunities:

  • Access to training and development programs to support continuous learning
  • Opportunities to progress your career as you grow within the team
  • Leverage your skills to explore different areas of the business and expand your impact

This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

This job posting closes on September 4th at 11:59pm EST.

Come as You Are

An equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $78,000 - $135,100. In addition to base salary, a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

  • Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
  • Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
  • Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
  • Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
  • Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Benefits & Rewards Career page.

We Power the Markets that Power the World

We’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward.

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At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—andpossibilities—forward.

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