--- title: 'Senior Site Reliability Engineer / Kubernetes (Remote) at Pragmatike' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-site-reliability-engineer-kubernetes-remote-pragmatike-estonia-as37njh7vxaa' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Senior Site Reliability Engineer / Kubernetes (Remote) at Pragmatike - **Company:** Pragmatike - **Location:** Estonia - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pragmatike/4cc505dc-2b19-4278-97d5-49c2e532068c/application **Skills:** Kubernetes, Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Networking, VLANs, L2/L3 routing, VPNs, Multi-site connectivity, Ansible, Bash, Python, Git, GitOps, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Loki, Graylog, OpenStack > The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will operate and maintain Linux-based infrastructure, manage Kubernetes clusters, and implement automation workflows. The role involves designing networking architectures, building observability stacks, and leading incident response to ensure high system availability and reliabil... ## Job description Job Description Location: Fully remote EU timezone (CET ±2h) Start date: ASAP Languages: Fluent English is mandatory Industry: Cloud Computing We are hiring at Pragmatike to expand our team and drive the growth of our internal projects. Our focus is on developing cutting-edge solutions in Cloud Computing, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Joining us means being part of a passionate team where your ideas and skills directly contribute to shaping tomorrows technologies. If you're excited about working on ambitious projects in a dynamic and flexible environment, we'd love to hear from you! ## Responsibilities - Operate and maintain Linux-based infrastructure (Debian/Ubuntu). - Deploy, manage, and scale Kubernetes clusters across bare-metal, virtualized, and on-prem environments. - Oversee full cluster lifecycle: upgrades, node pools, networking, storage, and security hardening. - Implement automation for provisioning and operations using Ansible, Bash/Python, and GitOps workflows. - Design and maintain networking architecture including VLANs, L2/L3 routing, VPNs, and multi-site connectivity. - Build automated deployment workflows (PXE boot, Preseed, cloud-init). - Deploy and maintain observability stacks (Prometheus/Grafana, Loki, ELK, Graylog). - Lead incident response and escalation activities across the platform. - Improve system availability and reduce latency at all levels. - Define and implement SLOs/SLIs at multiple infrastructure levels (physical network/hardware, platform virtualization, software services). - Optimize alerting and monitoring pipelines to provide actionable insights. - Establish and maintain on-call schedules to ensure coverage across timezones. - Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for repeatable operations and maintenance tasks. - Coordinate physical maintenance for Policlouds (periodic maintenance, hardware issues, DC-Ops). - Manage virtualization and orchestration layers (OpenStack, Proxmox, VMware). - Help develop and maintain overall architecture across all products. - Plan resources for future initiatives, accounting for demand and growth projections. - Work with development teams to improve overall quality and optimize resource utilization. - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Hivenet, Policloud, Customer Success teams). ## Requirements - Expert-level, hands-on experience operating Kubernetes in production environments. - Strong network engineering skills (VLANs, L2/L3 routing, VPNs, multi-site connectivity) - this is essential for the role. - Strong proficiency with Linux systems administration (Debian/Ubuntu). - Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and ability to design complex network architectures. - Experience building and maintaining automation workflows (Ansible, Bash/Python, Git-based). - Experience with observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Loki, or Graylog. - Background with virtualization technologies (OpenStack, Proxmox, VMware). - Experience with bare-metal provisioning and MAAS (Metal as a Service). - Strong understanding of distributed systems and container orchestration. - Process-oriented mindset with ability to develop SOPs and operational procedures from scratch. - Experience with incident response, escalation procedures, and on-call rotations. - Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment. - Strong technical skills combined with alignment to team values. ## Nice To Have - Experience with service mesh (Istio, Linkerd) or advanced CNI implementations. - Knowledge of Cloudflare APIs, DNS automation, or tunnel configurations. - Experience with GPU infrastructure, node preparation, or resource scheduling. - Familiarity with security best practices (RBAC, firewalls, network policies). - Exposure to IT asset management or license tracking workflows. - Experience working in multi-timezone environments and coordinating across distributed teams. - Background establishing reliability practices and SRE frameworks in growing organizations. Why Join Us: - 100% remote work with flexible hours - High-impact role with autonomy and ownership - Collaborative and international engineering team - Cutting-edge tech stack with strong focus on reliability and automation. ## About Pragmatike ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Pragmatike is a remote tech recruitment platform that connects businesses with vetted software engineers, data specialists, and IT professionals across 60+ countries, promising hires within 48 hours. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/early-stage; no disclosed funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (with offices in San Francisco, CA, USA and presence in UAE, Armenia, Turkey) - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Grégoire Clement (Co-Founder & CEO), Mathias Guigui (COO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting / Talent Recruitment - **Target customers**: Remote-first companies of all sizes – from startups and scaleups to large enterprises – primarily in SaaS and Fintech, but open to all industries (excluding defense, medical, weaponry) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Simplify IT talent recruitment … score top remote developers and tech professionals. Easy peasy!” ## Products & Services - **Recruitment-as-a-Service**: End-to-end hiring process with human-picked vetting (no AI screening). Clients submit requirements, get matched within 48 hours, and receive a dedicated personal manager for the duration of the engagement. - **International Payroll & Compliance Management**: Handles contracts, IP protection, and local labor law compliance for remote hires across 100+ countries. - **Talent Pool Access**: Database of 50K+ candidates globally; specializes in niche technologies (AS400, Erlang, Scala, Elixir, cybersecurity, IoT, ML) as well as standard stacks (React, Node, Python, Swift, etc.). - **Roles Covered**: Full-stack developers, data engineers, mobile developers, DevOps, product managers, marketing, finance, sales – all fully remote. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Reports 10,000+ vetted specialists in network; trusted by 50+ brands; currently posting 283 active job openings - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No investors disclosed; client logos not individually named but described as “unicorns, small businesses, large enterprises” - **Growth Signals**: - Year-over-year job postings growth: **+1079.2%** - Operates in 60+ countries - Stages talent in 2 offices (Paris, San Francisco) with remote workforce spanning 20+ locations ## Competitive Advantages - **100% Remote DNA**: The company was built for remote hiring, focusing on international talent – unlike traditional local staffing agencies. - **Human Vetting, No Fake AI**: Claims a rigorous human selection process (communication, English proficiency, technical test, client validation) rather than automated screening. - **Speed**: Guaranteed match within 48 hours; trial period offered at €0. - **Cost Advantage**: 30–50% cheaper than local market rates for freelance developers, with no hidden fees. - **Flexible, Project-Based Pricing**: No subscriptions or packages; pricing per hour (€31–€59) tailored to client budget. - **Niche Expertise**: Able to source rare specialists (AS400, Erlang, etc.) often inaccessible via traditional channels. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: Growing presence in EMEA, UAE, and Americas; actively posting jobs across time zones. - **Quality Over Quantity**: Emphasizes human-curated matches over automated algorithms. - **SaaS & Fintech Concentration**: Primary verticals, while remaining industry-agnostic for broader reach. - **Cost Leadership**: Maintaining price advantage to undercut larger competitors like Toptal or Upwork. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a “young startup” that “pampers clients like bees nurturing honey” – high-touch, service-oriented environment. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Fully remote operations; employees work from physical offices in Paris or San Francisco as needed, but the company is built for remote work. - **Team**: Small team of ~7 employees (down 25% YoY, likely due to strategic refocus), with HR as the largest department (33%). - **Growth Opportunity**: Working at a fast-growing platform that tripled job postings in a year offers exposure to global tech talent markets and recruitment ops. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but flexible, project-based environment with international exposure. ## Sources 1. [pragmatike.com](https://www.pragmatike.com/) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragmatikee) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/pragmatike) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pragmatike) 5. 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