Job Description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Principal SRE

Location: Wokingham (Reading). Hybrid, 60% remote and 40% onsite

Duration: Until 30/01/2026

Rate: £580 per day Inside IR35 through an Umbrella Company

Contractor Must Hold Active SC Clearance

Role Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and drive platform-first initiatives to improve scalability, reliability, and performance.

Design, build, and maintain resilient infrastructure supporting distributed systems.

Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.

Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system reliability and mitigate risks.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and release management.

Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to platform infrastructure and processes.

Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven expertise in software development and engineering for large-scale distributed systems.

Strong proficiency in programming such as Golang, Java, or Python.

Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Deep knowledge of container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable, secure solutions.

Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.