FedNow Senior Site Reliability Engineer

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for their FedNow Service, a groundbreaking 24x7x365 real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system with integrated clearing functionality. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-critical initiative transforming the U.S. payments landscape.

As a Principal Engineer in the SRE/Production Operations team, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining the production environment for the FedNow program. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including AWS services, containerization, and modern DevOps tools. You'll be part of the Technical Operations (TechOps) department, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure the reliable operation of this critical financial infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, along with extensive experience in automation, containerization, and observability tools. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where your expertise in building and maintaining reliable, scalable systems will directly impact the national financial infrastructure.

This role requires a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen, as you'll be working on a system that enables financial institutions to provide their customers with instant payment capabilities. The position offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies while contributing to a project of national importance within one of the world's most prestigious financial institutions.

The role is primarily on-site in Boston, MA, and includes comprehensive benefits and the chance to work on transformative financial technology. Join us in revolutionizing the U.S. payments system and be part of a team that's building the future of financial services infrastructure.