Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
SUMMARY
Q2 is seeking a skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience in Snowflake to support, optimize, and maintain our data platform. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, performance, scalability, and operational efficiency of Snowflake-based data systems, while partnering closely with Data Engineering, DevOps, and Security teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES• Design, implement, and manage Kafka based data pipelines and messaging solutions to support critical business operations and enable real-time data processing • Configure, deploy, and maintain Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability to maximize uptime and support business growth. • Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted data flow, enhancing decision making and operational efficiency • Collaborate with development teams to integrate Kafka into applications and services • Develop and maintain Kafka connectors such as JDBC, MongoDB, and S3 connectors, along with topics and schemas, to streamline data ingestion from databases, NoSQL data stores, and cloud storage, enabling faster data insights. • Implement security measures to protect Kafka clusters and data streams, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining regulatory compliance • Optimize configurations for performance, reliability, and scalability • Automate cluster operations using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual overhead EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience • Strong experience with Kafka cluster design, configuration, and monitoring • Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure environments • Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps automation tools • Experienced in running production workloads in Kubernetes and Docker • Familiarity with message bus technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ) • Proficient with Python, Golang, or C# and scripting languages • Experience with observability tools and cloud monitoring best practicesThis position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”
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Our Culture & Commitment:
We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
