Site Reliability Engineer - (Python/PowerShell/Go/Cloud Computing/Banking)

I am hiring for Site Reliability Engineer

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite)

Duration: Until 31 December 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join Barclaycard’s technology team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a proactive mindset to drive adoption of SRE methodologies and automation best practices across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimize automation frameworks , observability tools , and incident response mechanisms to improve system reliability.
• Manage and troubleshoot incidents , perform root cause analysis , and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrences.
• Collaborate with development , infrastructure , and product teams to integrate SRE best practices into the software delivery lifecycle.
• Develop tools and scripts for system automation , performance optimization , and capacity planning .
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption of new SRE methodologies , fostering a culture of reliability and innovation.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud , DevOps , and automation technologies to enhance system performance and resilience.

Key Skills

Python, PowerShell, Go, Automation, SRE, Incident Management, Troubleshooting, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Networking, Performance Tuning, Monitoring, Capacity Planning, Root Cause Analysis, DevOps, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Reliability, Scalability