TL;DR

Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps): Building and managing scalable, self-healing, globally-distributed systems to keep Yelp fast and available, connecting users to local businesses with an accent on automation and self-service. Focus on implementing core architecture components, supporting developers, and troubleshooting site issues.

Location: Must be located in the Republic of Ireland

Company

Yelp connects people with great local businesses.

What you will do

  • Work closely with engineers in supporting new features and services.
  • Build tools to monitor site stability and performance.
  • Ensure the reliability and scalability of our infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot site issues using tools like Splunk, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry.
  • Automate everything with Python, Puppet, Git, Jenkins, and Terraform.
  • Develop custom tools and contribute to open source projects.
  • Participate in on-call rotations with geographically distributed SRE teams.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Linux and an enthusiasm for learning more.
  • Command of a modern programming language: Python, Ruby, Go, Java, C++, etc.
  • Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure/GCP).
  • Practical background in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management (e.g., Terraform, Puppet, Ansible).
  • Relevant experience with Linux containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
  • A solid understanding of fundamental technologies like TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS.
  • Exposure to monitoring concepts and best practices around performance, reliability, and security.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

  • Full responsibility for projects from day one, a collaborative team, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive salary, a pension scheme, and an optional employee stock purchase plan.
  • 25 days paid holiday, plus one floating holiday.
  • €150 monthly reimbursement to help cover remote working expenses.
  • Private health insurance, including dental and vision.
  • Flexible working hours and meeting-free Wednesdays.
  • Regular 3-day Hackathons and bi-weekly learning groups.