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Manager, Reliability Engineering

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Date: Apr 7, 2026

Location: Amsterdam, NL, 102

Company: Optimizely

At Optimizely, we're on a mission to help people unlock their digital potential. We do that by reinventing how marketing and product teams work to create and optimize digital experiences across all channels. With Optimizely One, our industry-first operating system for marketers, we offer teams flexibility and choice to build their stack their way with our fully SaaS, fully decoupled, and highly composable solution.  

We are proud to help more than 10,000 businesses, including H&M, PayPal, Zoom, and Toyota, enrich their customer lifetime value, increase revenue and grow their brands. Our innovation and excellence have earned us numerous recognitions as a leader by industry analysts such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, reinforcing our role as a trailblazer in MarTech. 

At our core, we believe work is about more than just numbers -- it's about the people. Our culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, shaped by every employee, their actions and their stories. With over 1500 Optimizers spread across 12 global locations, our diverse team embodies the "One Optimizely" spirit, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued. 

Join us and become part of a company that's empowering people to unlock their digital potential! 

To get a sneak peek into our culture, find us on Instagram: @optimizely

Introduction

As a Team Manager in Reliability Engineering at Optimizely, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of an international team of four engineers. You will manage team performance, support career development, and contribute on a technical level to ensure the reliability and scalability of our platforms. Your role will also involve applying agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and collaboration.

Please note, this role includes participation in an on-call rotation.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership and Management: Lead and manage an international team of reliability engineers. Oversee the team's daily activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Technical Contribution: Actively contribute to technical projects and initiatives. Support the team with your expertise in system design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  • Agile Methodologies: Apply agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban to manage workflows and improve team productivity. Facilitate agile ceremonies and encourage continuous improvement.
  • Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular feedback and guidance. Conduct performance reviews and set clear objectives for team members.
  • Career Development: Support the professional growth and development of team members. Identify training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Foster a collaborative team environment. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and transparency.

 

Knowledge and Experience

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a reliability engineering or similar technical team.
  • Strong technical background with experience in reliability engineering, system design, and troubleshooting.
    • Strong understanding of cloud computing, networking, and system architecture (preferably GCP).
    • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform).
    • Experience with observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
    • Demonstrated experience in designing, deploying, and managing applications in Kubernetes environments. Proficiency in configuring and optimizing Kubernetes clusters for scalability, reliability, and performance.
    • Familiarity with Istio service mesh architecture and its components is a plus.
    • Proficiency in version control software, particularly Git/Github, is required.
  • Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage team performance and support career development.
  • Experience working with international teams is a plus.
  • Proficiency in English is required

 

Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

 

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