Hopper

Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Platform & Cloud FinOps (100% Remote - Netherlands)

Hopper1 weeks ago
Location

Netherlands - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

EUR 110,000 – 160,000

Level

Senior

Role

Site Reliability Engineer

Posted

Mar 5, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Hopper is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to optimize and manage their large Google Cloud infrastructure, focusing on cost efficiency, system reliability, and platform support for a global travel technology company. The ideal candidate will be passionate about automation, infrastructure optimization, and solving complex cloud challenges in a dynamic, innovative environment.

What you'll do

Cloud Cost Optimization: Drive cost efficiency initiatives by reducing network egress costs, optimizing storage strategies, and improving resource allocation
Infrastructure Management: Ensure scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure with optimal autoscaling for databases and compute resources
Cost Attribution: Improve cost visibility and attribution models to provide clear insights for engineering teams
Incident Support: Participate in on-call rotations, provide platform support, and contribute to resolving infrastructure-related challenges
Performance Monitoring: Implement and maintain observability solutions to track system performance and reliability

What we look for

Technical

Cloud ExpertiseProfound understanding of Google Cloud Platform and cloud-native technologies
ContainerizationAdvanced Kubernetes, Kustomize, and Helm expertise
NetworkingComprehensive knowledge of DNS, TLS, certificates, ingresses, and network protocols

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

SRE ExperienceMinimum 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar infrastructure-focused roles
Cloud MigrationProven track record of managing and optimizing large-scale cloud infrastructure

Skills

Required skills

Cloud InfrastructureExtensive experience managing large-scale cloud environments, particularly Google Cloud
KubernetesAdvanced container orchestration and management skills
CI/CDProficient in continuous integration and deployment pipelines
DevOpsStrong DevOps practices and infrastructure as code
ScriptingCompetent in Bash, Python, and other scripting languages

Nice to have

Service MeshExperience with Istio and advanced service mesh configurations
ObservabilityExpertise in monitoring, logging, and APM tools like Datadog
SecurityIn-depth knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and network security principles

Compensation & benefits

Salary

EUR 110,000 – 160,000 (annual)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance through Hopper's Health Collective

Equity Package

Pre-IPO equity opportunities with a well-funded startup

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave policy exceeding industry standards

Flexible Work

100% remote work with unlimited PTO and work-from-home stipend

Travel Stipend

Carrot Cash travel stipend for employees

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — HR phone interview to assess basic qualifications and cultural fit
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — Detailed discussion of technical skills, cloud infrastructure experience, and SRE background
  3. 3
    Technical Challenge — Hands-on coding and infrastructure design challenge to evaluate problem-solving skills
  4. 4
    Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple interviews with SRE team members, engineering leadership, and system design experts
  5. 5
    Final Discussion — Comprehensive interview with senior leadership to discuss role alignment and potential impact
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Hopper

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Hopper is a travel booking app and online marketplace, leveraging data-driven technology to predict prices and help users book hotels, flights, and car rentals at the best rates.

Montreal, QC, CanadaFounded 2006hopper.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonBash
Frameworks
KubernetesHelmKustomize
Databases
SQL
Tools
Google Cloud PlatformDatadogIstio
Other
CI/CD
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