Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Sterling Bank Plc

Sterling Bank Plc "Your one-customer bank" is a full service national commercial bank in Nigeria. In over 50 years of operations, Sterling Bank (formerly NAL Bank) has evolved from the nation’s pre-eminent investment banking institution to a fully-fledged commercial bank; and completed a merger with 4 other banks - Indo-Nigeria Merchant Bank, Magnum Trust Bank, NBM Bank and Trust Bank of Africa - as part of the 2006 consolidation of the Nigerian banking industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you will play a critical role in ensuring the uptime, scalability, and resilience of our systems.
• You’ll combine software engineering with operations to build high-performing, self-healing infrastructure, ensuring that Sterling’s digital platforms run seamlessly with minimal disruptions. 
• You will oversee the uptime and performance of our core infrastructure, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact users. Beyond just fixing problems, you will champion automation, streamline processes, and drive initiatives that improve system resilience.
• Collaboration is at core of our processes and the heart of role. You will work closely with development teams to embed reliability into our applications, define service level objectives, and implement best practices such as Chaos Engineering and disaster recovery planning.
• Your ability to analyze root causes, optimize performance, and enhance monitoring will be essential in keeping our systems running smoothly.
• Success in this role requires a deep technical understanding of cloud and network management, server administration, automation, and risk management.
• More importantly, you must have a problem-solving mindset, take initiative, and be driven by continuous improvement.
• If you are passionate about building robust systems, improving efficiency, and delivering seamless customer experiences, then Sterling is the place for you.

What You Bring to the Table

• A proactive mindset, always anticipating and addressing potential issues before they arise.
• Strong knowledge of application, server, and network architecture.
• High emotional intelligence, enabling effective collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Accountability, integrity, and a commitment to delivering excellence.
• A passion for continuous learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues swiftly.
• If this sounds like you, let’s shape the future of digital experiences.

What’s in it for you and more?
At the very core of our business are our people. We are committed to investing in our people to ensure that they are their best selves, do great work, and live a fulfilling life outside work.

• Robust reward package
• Health and wellness benefits
• Annual vacation
• Flexible work options
• A continuous learning environment and training to ensure that you are successful in your role
• An environment of growth (Internal mobility and professional growth)
• An amazing work culture for builders like yourself.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.