The Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team at Future, part of the Technology & Engineering department, is dedicated to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our global digital infrastructure. We provide the essential platform and support for numerous high-traffic brand websites, e-commerce and content analysis systems, back-office services, and advertising services. The ongoing global distribution of our Engineering team has presented new challenges and opportunities for our operational approach. We are a dynamic and collaborative team, driven by our foundational principles of Growth, Aspirations, Safety, Energy, Events, and Accountability.

The SRE team is dedicated to building and operating robust systems that empower our development and editorial teams, enabling them to deliver quickly and confidently. We prioritize instant support and responsive resolutions to ensure smooth operations. Our commitment extends to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute, and continuously evolve. To keep our skills sharp and to collaborate with various team members, we actively participate in hack-days, local meetups, and larger conferences.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a talented and proactive Site Reliability Engineer / Software Engineer to join our European team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with 3 to 5 years of experience to bring a fresh perspective, contribute to our core SRE projects, and significantly impact our systems' reliability and performance. You'll help provide the best tech solutions for our developers and editorial customers.

As an SRE, you'll champion our core principles by fostering a culture of psychological safety, shared accountability, and continuous learning. You'll apply architectural and systems thinking to design automated solutions that enhance system reliability, scalability, and security. Using your coding skills, you'll build and improve tools that support our production environments, primarily contributing within the core SRE product space across initiatives like Open Platform and AdTech.

You'll take ownership of complex systems with a focus on observability, service level objectives (SLOs), and high reliability. As part of the on-call rotation, you'll ensure fast incident response and resolution. Your work will involve close collaboration with developers, editorial teams, and other stakeholders, supported by clear communication and a strong sense of craftsmanship. With an agile, improvement-oriented mindset, you'll iterate on systems and processes to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in a software engineering, DevOps, or SRE role. We are open to candidates from smaller organizations or startups who have gained broad exposure to various tasks and production environments.
• Coding Proficiency: Strong programming skills in at least one relevant language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Ruby, etc.).
• Systems Thinking: A strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and how to design, build, and operate resilient applications.
• Problem Solver: Ability to identify system weaknesses and design and implement automated solutions.
• Reliability Focus: Passion for building highly available, scalable, and secure systems. Experience with observability tools and practices is a plus.
• Agile Mindset: Adaptable, eager to experiment, and comfortable with iterative development.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Team Player: A proactive and collaborative individual who thrives in a psychologically safe environment and is eager to share knowledge and contribute to collective growth.

What's in it for you

This is a Hybrid role from our Grenoble Office, working 1-2 days from the office

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Access to Private Medical Insurance

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Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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