LaunchCode

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LaunchCode is recruiting for a Business Operations Site Reliability Engineer II on behalf of a company partner in the financial technology space. This role sits at the heart of keeping critical systems resilient, scalable, and ready for the future. If you thrive at the intersection of development and operations and you’re energized by building systems that work seamlessly from day one this opportunity is designed for you. Employment Type: Full-time, W2 hourly Location: Hybrid (St. Louis, MO) Start Date: Immediate opening Pay: $35 - $60 per hour DOE + Benefits Why this role stands out • Shape how products are launched and maintained in production. • Influence system design early in the development cycle with reliability in mind. • Be part of a culture that values inclusion, respect, and diverse perspectives to drive innovation. What you’ll do • Operational Readiness: Partner with developers and product teams to ensure systems are designed for reliability, performance, and scale. • Reliability & Incident Management: Lead incident response, conduct root cause analysis, and embed improvements that prevent repeat issues. • Automation & DevOps: Strengthen CI/CD pipelines, champion infrastructure-as-code, and eliminate manual toil. • Monitoring & Observability: Build smarter alerts, establish meaningful SLOs, and elevate system health visibility. • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and product to align operational needs with business goals. • Continuous Improvement: Apply ITSM insights, risk management, and compliance to drive stronger operational outcomes. What you bring to the team The strongest candidates will have many of the following qualifications: • BS in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. • Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, Go, or scripting (experience with Spring Framework or KQL is a plus). • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and configuration management. • Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems at scale. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, Groovy, Chef). • Experience with cloud platforms and DevSecOps tools, particularly Azure DevOps and GitHub/GitHub Actions. • Solid knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with ownership and accountability. • Interest in automation, observability, and mentoring peers. If you’re motivated by solving complex technical challenges, driving automation, and helping teams build production-ready systems, this role offers the chance to make an immediate and lasting impact.