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Robert Half is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a production support engineer (contract). In this role, you will be ensuring the reliability, performance, and availability of a cloud-based platform that supports core business operations and lead incident response efforts, mentor a support team, and partner cross-functionally to enhance system stability and scalability. This role is onsite in Austin, Tx.
Job Responsibility
Oversee the health, performance, and uptime of a cloud-based application platform
Act as a player/coach, actively contributing to issue resolution while guiding the team
Lead incident response and resolution efforts, driving improved SLAs and faster recovery times
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventative solutions
Collaborate with engineering, QA, and operations teams to support smooth releases and deployments
Identify and implement improvements to system reliability, monitoring, and support processes
Maintain a strong customer-first mindset with accountability for production stability
Develop and support team members through coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback
Create and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, and incident reports
Stay current on best practices related to cloud platforms, observability, and production support
Requirements
5+ years of experience in Production Support, Site Reliability Engineering, or similar roles within a SaaS environment
Proven experience leading or mentoring technical support or SRE teams
Extensive understanding of SDLC and production support frameworks
Experience working with databases, APIs, and web-based systems
Advanced ability to write and analyze complex SQL queries
Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and debugging tools (e.g., log analytics, diagnostics platforms)
Proficient troubleshooting and investigative skills in live production environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and PaaS environments
Experience with automation and scripting for operational efficiency
Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of ownership
Nice to have
Experience supporting financial systems or transaction-based platforms
Knowledge of payment processing (e.g., card transactions, electronic payments)
Ability to read and contribute to code (e.g., C#, JavaScript)
Experience building or scaling high-performing support teams
Familiarity with compliance and security standards in regulated environments
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Relevant technical certifications (cloud, Microsoft stack, etc.)