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.