Posted 5 months ago
Site Reliability Consultant
@ Pythian
Ottawa, ON · British Columbia · Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB · Saskatoon, SK +1
Overview
Pythian is hiring a Site Reliability Consultant, a full-time role to design, deploy and operate large-scale distributed systems across compute, storage, networking and AI/ML environments. The work covers Kubernetes and Istio operations, automation with Go, Python and Shell, monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana and Loki, and on-call rotations. The posting requires Google Cloud and Terraform experience and a background check.
Pay:
$90,000–$100,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Operate and optimize Kubernetes, Istio and Linux systems
- Automate workflows with Go, Python and Shell
- Build monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana and Loki
- Troubleshoot networking, storage and performance issues
- Participate in on-call rotations and postmortems
Requirements summary:
- Google Cloud and Terraform experience
- Knowledge of microservices, containers and networking
- Hands-on PKI, service mesh and Linux administration
- SRE mindset focused on automation and reliability
- Golang experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · rippling
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Department | Software development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Home, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Pythian
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Pythian is an operational Data & AI company. We resolve tech debt to deploy AI faster and deliver measurable value.
Full company description
Pythian is an Operational Data and AI Company. We partner with mid-market and enterprise organizations to turn AI from a theoretical roadmap into scalable, production-ready capabilities that deliver measurable business results. We sit on your side of the table as fellow technical practitioners to answer the pragmatic questions: Which AI initiatives should you prioritize first? Is your underlying data foundation structurally ready? Which Google AI services will work best? How do we securely deploy this into production workflows and accurately measure ROI? Backed by a 30-year deep data heritage, we eliminate the friction that causes engineering teams to spin their wheels. We resolve systemic technical debt, transform fragmented data estates into clear sources of truth, and natively embed enterprise-grade analytics and AI tools straight into your existing operational ecosystem. We provide unbiased, technology-agnostic advisory backed by decades of deep engineering expertise. Our core capabilities bridge the gap between initial code and ongoing operational resilience: - Data and AI strategy: AI use case prioritization and implementation roadmap - Data engineering: Automated data pipelines and stabilization - Operational deployment and deep integration: AI training and tool roll out, automating operational workflows - xOps continuous managed services: Unified DBOps, DataOps, and MLOps lifecycle tracking - Enterprise data governance: Infrastructure-level compliance, security, and access controls for IT operations Stop running AI science experiments in a sandbox. Let's look at your core operational workflows and embed AI where it actively cuts costs, drives growth, and accelerates execution. Partner with us: visit https://www.pythian.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 56,442
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 528
- Reported office locations
- 319 McRae Ave, Suite 700, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 0B9, CA
- Suite 302, Manbhum Towers, 6-3-1090/A/12&13, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 082, IN
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- 394 Lane Cove Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, AU
- New Penderel House, 4th Floor, 283 288 High Holborn, London, Greater London WC1V 7HP, GB
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- Business categories
- Innovation Management
- Operating Systems
- Consulting
- Software
- Predictive Analytics
- Hardware
- Project Management
- Analytics
- Big Data
- Data Center Automation
- Other recorded names
- Pythian
- Pythian
- Specialties
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- MySQL
- NoSQL
- Big Data
- DevOps
- Database Administration
- Database Infrastructure
- Database Applications
- Systems Administration
- Site Reliability
- Data Managed Services
- Data Consulting
- Analytics as a Service
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Azure
- Software Development
- Cloud
- Data Science
- Cassandra
- MongoDB
- Solutions Architecture
- and Cloud Consulting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 21,000,000
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Pythian is an Operational Data and AI Company. We partner with mid-market and enterprise organizations to turn AI from a theoretical roadmap into scalable, production-ready capabilities that deliver measurable business results. We sit on your side of the table as fellow technical practitioners to answer the pragmatic questions: Which AI initiatives should you prioritize first? Is your underlying data foundation…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | IT Services and IT Consulting |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1997 |
| Specialties | OracleMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLNoSQLBig DataDevOpsDatabase AdministrationDatabase InfrastructureDatabase ApplicationsSystems Administration |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Why Pythian:
At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.
Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.
Why you:
Pythian is building a next-generation Site Reliability Engineering team, and we’re looking for talented, motivated engineers who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments. As an SRE, you’ll design, deploy, and operate large-scale distributed systems across compute, storage, networking, and AI/ML environments. You’ll lead projects from architecture to automation to intelligent monitoring, collaborating with both clients and teammates to build resilient, high-performing infrastructure.
If this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian, reach out to us and find out!
Intrigued to see what a life is like at Pythian? Check out #pythianlife on LinkedIn and follow @loveyourdata on Instagram!
Not the right job for you? Check out what other great jobs Pythian has open around the world! Pythian Careers
What you will be doing:
- Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters, Istio service mesh, and Linux-based systems.
- Automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting.
- Build monitoring and observability solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
- Troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and system performance issues.
- Partner with AI/ML teams to ensure infrastructure readiness for model training and data pipelines.
- Participate in on-call rotations and postmortem reviews to improve system resilience.
What we need from you:
- Experience with Google Cloud, plus IaC tools (Terraform).
- Strong knowledge of microservices, containers (Kubernetes, Docker), and networking.
- Hands-on experience with PKI, service mesh, and Linux systems administration.
- SRE mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
- Experience with Golang is an asset.
What you will receive:
- Love your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
- Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
- Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
- Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
- Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.
Hiring Disclaimer
- The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.
- Pythian is looking to fill this position as soon as possible as this position is for an active and open position.
AI Disclaimer
Pythian may utilize Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or features throughout its hiring process. These tools help us manage high volumes of applications efficiently and may be employed to review applications, analyze resumes, and assist with other recruitment steps. While Pythian uses AI in its hiring process, it does not substitute for human judgment. Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews all AI-generated recommendations, and the system is subject to regular bias audits to ensure fairness and compliance with all applicable employment and human rights laws. All final hiring decisions are made by, and remain the responsibility of, human decision-makers. By applying for this position, you consent to Pythian’s use of these AI tools in the evaluation of your application. You have the right to request a human review of any solely AI-driven decision or to request an accommodation. Should you require further details regarding the processing of your data, please reach out to us.
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