The Senior Site Reliability Engineer is an advanced role responsible for leading complex projects that enhance Pearson's system reliability, availability, and performance. This individual will act as a mentor to junior engineers , drive initiatives for operational efficiency, and align SRE efforts with Pearson's overarching objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Impact: Comprehend and align SRE activities with Pearson's business goals, understanding the impact of reliability on organizational objectives. Continuous Improvement: Proactively drive initiatives within the SRE team that contribute to greater reliability and operational efficiency. Incident Management: Lead and coordinate the response to major incidents, exhibiting excellent crisis management capabilities. Automation & Innovation: Continually propose and implement automation solutions that elevate operational efficiency and SRE best practices. Collaboration & Communication: Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Learning & Adaptability: Remain updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, showcasing the ability to adapt and learn quickly. Cultural Contributions: Promote and exemplify SRE culture principles such as blameless post-mortems, an automation-first mindset, and data-driven decision-making. Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a mentor to Associate and Titled SREs, facilitating their professional growth and development. Technical Depth: Display deep technical knowledge across multiple SRE domains including cloud computing, networking, security, and automation. Architectural Design & Review: Contribute to setting the strategic direction of the SRE team, participating in long-term planning and organizational vision. Technical Excellence: Achieve mastery over Pearson's systems, architecture, and technology stack, with the ability to address complex technical challenges. Consistent Performance: Maintain consistently high performance, proving your capability to deliver results over time. Strategic Initiatives: Lead large-scale projects focused on reliability, scalability, and performance improvement.

Skills & Qualities:

Technical proficiency in Pearson's technology stack Outstanding leadership and mentoring capabilities Excellent communication and collaboration skills Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments Strong focus on continual learning and skills enhancement