Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - SaaS Operations

Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - SaaS Operations 

Who we are:

SimCorp offers an award-winning integrated investment management platform.

Our platform and ecosystem, which comprises partners, services, and third-party connectivity, empowers us to provide 40 percent of the world’s top 100 financial companies with the efficiency and flexibility needed to succeed. SimCorp provides clients with a full front-to-back-offering, whether through a SaaS (software as a service) platform or as an on-premise solution. Globally, we support clients, ranging from central banks and sovereign wealth funds to pension and insurance funds, asset managers, fund managers, asset servicers, and wealth managers.

As a global provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) investment management solutions, SimCorp supports clients 24/7 through delivery centers around the world. Our Global Delivery Centers are located in Manila in the Philippines, Noida in India, Kyiv in Ukraine, Warsaw in Poland, and in Mexico City, Mexico.

Since its foundation in 1971, SimCorp has worked closely with the investment industry to develop a world-class platform. Today, SimCorp is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The combined company employs over 2,800 people globally, spanning more than 30 offices worldwide.

Platform leadership, SaaS acceleration and Ecosystem scaling are the 3 growth levers of SimCorp 2025 strategy and PaaS Operations plays a crucial role in this transformation journey by delivering excellence in client services by delivering a reliable, predictable, cost-effective operations service. As a platform and technology operations team, we also aspire to execute acceleration in standard processes to assist in the growth and efficiency of SimCorp’s SaaS business.

Why is this role important to us:

The Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will proactively ensure the stability, robustness and scale of our services by automation, testing and engineering. The SRE Lead will also work alongside the development, architecture and service management teams, to ensure technical solutions are aligned to SimCorp’s architectural principles and designs, that deliver value to our customers as well as ensuring consistent monitoring, logging and alerting.

What you will be responsible for:

• Ensure service stability, reliability, and scalability of select clients’ environments. 
• Enable driving automation, monitoring, and best practices across the team to streamline operations. 
• Collaborate closely with development, architecture, engineering and service management teams to align technical solutions with company principles. 
• Focus on process improvements and optimization, release, and change management. 
• Simplify complex and manual processes through automation. 
• Actively support a high-performance culture focused on elevated technical competencies. 

Seeking an experienced SRE with a hands-on approach and a keen problem-solving mindset. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated to learn the intricacies of systems and is adept at swift and effective problem-solving. You’ll work as part of an specialized SRE sub team that is part of a broader global SRE team to ensure our services are stable, scalable, and optimized, focusing on practical experience over formal qualifications.

What we value:

• Significant hands-on experience in SRE and Azure DevOps practices. 
• Proven knowledge sharing skills to guide and motivate cross-functional teams. 
• Proficient in conveying ideas and working together with all stakeholders, including clients and colleagues. 
• Proficiency with tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Azure. 
• Skilled in logging, monitoring, and observability (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana). 
• Solid experience utilizing Git, Windows, and Linux containers, prioritizing hands-on troubleshooting and resolution capabilities above certification status. 

Working shift: 10AM – 7PM or 3PM to 12 MD (on-rotation)

Who You Are: You’re curious, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with a focus on real-world experience and a commitment to service excellence. If you’re excited about delivering the best possible service to your clients, can work efficiently and with others, and are hands on from start to finish, we’d like to hear from you. 

Next Steps:

Please click the “Apply” button to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp has to offer regarding salary, benefits, and perks. Please note only applications sent through our system will be processed. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible.

If you are interested in being part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is a suitable role, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

By Joining our team, you will have the chance to:

Become part of a thriving company comprising collaborative, curious, courageous, and capable employees

Explore a multitude of exciting learning and development opportunities, supported by our unique learning guild

Engage with highly skilled and welcoming colleagues, each bringing their diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Join a company that not only values but actively advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ensuring a truly inclusive and empowering environment

**SimCorp proudly announces the official certification of its Manila Delivery Center as a Great Place To Work, a remarkable achievement within just two and a half years of operations. This certification, which was acquired in November 2023, underscores SimCorp's commitment to nurturing a workplace that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees.**

**We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.**

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