Ziff Davis
Operations Engineer - (Site Reliability Engineer)
Ziff Davis, Olympia, Washington, United States
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Ziff Davis Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Opportunity:
As a key member of the Services team at Ookla, you will be responsible for the health, scalability, and performance of our production and testing environments. You'll use your expertise in systems, automation, and cloud platforms to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and collaborate with various teams to support our mission of improving global connectivity. Description
The Opportunity:
As a key member of the Services team at Ookla, you will be responsible for the health, scalability, and performance of our production and testing environments. You'll use your expertise in systems, automation, and cloud platforms to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and collaborate with various teams to support our mission of improving global connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain scalable systems for our production and test environments. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues. Automation: Develop and deploy automation and tooling to enhance system efficiency and reduce manual effort. Monitoring: Manage and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify issues. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development and data science, to ensure seamless deployment and management of applications. On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems. Procedures: Contribute to the creation and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or a similar role. Systems: Solid understanding of Linux systems administration and networking. Programming: Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Ruby, or Go. Cloud Platforms: Proven experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Tools: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams. Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About
Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.
Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $60,000 - $75,000 USD/year. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive . Seniority level
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Operations Engineer - (Site Reliability Engineer)
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Ziff Davis Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Opportunity:
As a key member of the Services team at Ookla, you will be responsible for the health, scalability, and performance of our production and testing environments. You'll use your expertise in systems, automation, and cloud platforms to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and collaborate with various teams to support our mission of improving global connectivity. Description
The Opportunity:
As a key member of the Services team at Ookla, you will be responsible for the health, scalability, and performance of our production and testing environments. You'll use your expertise in systems, automation, and cloud platforms to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and collaborate with various teams to support our mission of improving global connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain scalable systems for our production and test environments. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues. Automation: Develop and deploy automation and tooling to enhance system efficiency and reduce manual effort. Monitoring: Manage and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify issues. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development and data science, to ensure seamless deployment and management of applications. On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems. Procedures: Contribute to the creation and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or a similar role. Systems: Solid understanding of Linux systems administration and networking. Programming: Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Ruby, or Go. Cloud Platforms: Proven experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Tools: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams. Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About
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Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $60,000 - $75,000 USD/year. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive . Seniority level
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