Site Reliability Engineer

The Site Reliability Engineer will support a large federal technology modernization effort focused on improving the reliability, visibility, and performance of cloud-native applications and services across a national benefits platform. This role focuses heavily on observability, telemetry, monitoring, and performance engineering within a modern serverless environment. You’ll work closely with development, operations, and platform teams to help build the standards, tooling, and engineering patterns used across serverless services.

This role goes beyond writing Lambda code. You’ll help define how services are instrumented, deployed, monitored, and optimized across the platform. What You’ll Do:
Build and maintain observability, telemetry, logging, and monitoring solutions for serverless applications and services

Support performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts across distributed cloud environments

Develop and maintain engineering patterns and standards for AWS Lambda services

Implement instrumentation using AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry (ADOT)

Support monitoring and alerting capabilities using Dynatrace, Splunk, and related observability tools

Work with development and DevOps teams to integrate monitoring and telemetry into CI/CD pipelines

Assist with diagnosing system bottlenecks, latency issues, and application performance concerns

Support automated testing, deployment, and operational readiness activities

Help improve operational visibility, tracing, and logging consistency across environments

Participate in Agile delivery activities, release coordination, and operational support efforts

What You’ll Need:
3+ years of experience supporting cloud-native applications, performance engineering, or observability platforms

Experience with AWS serverless technologies including Lambda, CloudWatch, API Gateway, and related services

Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana, or similar tools

Familiarity with OpenTelemetry or AWS ADOT instrumentation practices

Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows

Understanding of distributed systems, logging, tracing, and performance analysis concepts

Experience troubleshooting performance issues across cloud environments

Familiarity with scripting or development languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java

Understanding of DevOps and Agile software delivery practices

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Federal government experience is a plus

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other required government clearance

How We’ll Support You:
Keeping people satisfied is no small undertaking. At CADRE, our commitment to supporting employees extends further than conventional benefits. While we offer competitive industry-standard packages, our focus goes beyond transactional care.

This is why we developed the CADRE Cares Program which encompasses a range of benefits and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall well-being and job satisfaction of employees. We want to support our employees at the times they need it the most. We envision unwavering commitment to our employees that sets a new standard for compassionate and impactful business practices.

CADRE Convoy Program:
A dedicated support system designed to cater to your individual needs and enhance your overall well-being, no matter where you are. CADRE Connect Program:
A series of intentional touchpoints, events, and initiatives that promote open communication and encourage continuous growth and development among team members. CADRE Compensation Program:
401(k) Safe Harbor Plans with Matching & Immediate Vesting

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Wellness, & Personal Leave Plans

Continuing Education & Training Budget

Office & Technology Budget

Cell Phone Budget

Wellness & Healthy Living Budget

Awards & Bonuses

Profit Sharing Plans

Who We Are:
We’re more than a government contracting company. We’re a cadre, a specialized team built to support government agencies with practical, reliable solutions to complex operational and technology challenges. We strategically mobilize, manage, and maintain specialized cadres using our RO(M³) model.

CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. It is the policy of CADRE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.