IBM is a global technology leader with a legacy of innovation spanning over a century. In India, IBM operates across multiple domains including cloud, AI, consulting, and finance, offering a collaborative environment where engineers work on cutting‑edge solutions for Fortune‑500 clients. The Finance & Operations business unit in Pune focuses on building reliable, high‑performance services that power internal financial systems and external client offerings. As part of this unit, the Associate Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role is designed for fresh graduates eager to blend software development skills with operational excellence. In this entry‑level position, you will work under seasoned SRE mentors to ensure the availability, performance, and resilience of critical services. You will gain hands‑on experience with automation, monitoring, incident response, and cloud platforms, laying a strong foundation for a career in DevOps or reliability engineering. The role emphasizes learning through real‑world problem solving, code reviews, and participation in on‑call rotations. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Write and maintain scripts (Python/Bash) to automate routine operational tasks and improve service reliability. 2. Monitor system metrics, logs, and alerts; assist in diagnosing and resolving incidents. 3. Contribute to code updates, patches, and configuration changes following CI/CD best practices. 4. Participate in peer code reviews and adopt best coding standards. 5. Document incident findings, post‑mortems, and suggest preventive measures. 6. Support deployment pipelines and ensure smooth roll‑outs of new features. 7. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design resilient architectures. 8. Engage in scheduled on‑call rotations, handling basic incidents and escalating complex issues. 9. Assist in building and refining monitoring dashboards using tools like Prometheus and Grafana. 10. Continuously learn and apply SRE principles such as SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets. **Tech Stack**: Linux, Python, Bash, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, Prometheus, Grafana, ServiceNow (ITSM). **Growth Path**: Starting as an Associate SRE, you can progress to SRE Engineer, Senior SRE, SRE Lead, and eventually into Cloud Architecture or Platform Engineering roles. IBM’s internal mobility programs and extensive learning resources accelerate career advancement. **Why Join IBM?** IBM offers a culture of continuous learning, access to world‑class mentors, and exposure to enterprise‑scale systems. Employees benefit from flexible work arrangements, robust training platforms, and a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Joining IBM’s Pune campus means being part of a vibrant tech community that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.