Forbes Technical Consulting
Network Reliability Engineer (Chicago)
Forbes Technical Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Network Reliability Engineer III
Chicago, IL
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Hybrid: 3 days onsite
We are seeking a
Network Reliability Engineer III
to join a growing Network Reliability and Automation team supporting a large, mission-critical global infrastructure. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong
Python development
and
cloud platform experience
who is passionate about automation, reliability, and building scalable self-service solutions. In this role, you will work across the full stack to design, develop, and maintain automation tools and microservices that improve system reliability, reduce operational effort, and support high-availability network services used globally.
What Youll Do Design, develop, and maintain
self-service and automation tools
to streamline operations and reduce manual processes. Build
full-stack solutions , including front-end interfaces and scalable back-end services. Deploy and scale
microservices in a cloud environment , with an emphasis on containerization and Kubernetes. Manage infrastructure using
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or equivalent) . Develop and consume
RESTful APIs
using Python frameworks such as
Flask . Operate and troubleshoot applications in
Linux environments , using modern development tools (e.g., VS Code). Implement and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
following DevOps best practices. Adhere to software engineering standards including
PEP8 ,
SOLID principles , and structured
SDLC processes . Collaborate within an
Agile/Scrum framework , contributing to sprint planning, delivery, and continuous improvement. Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver reliable solutions.
What Were Looking For 23+ years of hands-on Python development experience , ideally focused on automation or tooling. Experience working with
Flask and Django
in production environments. Proven experience building
REST APIs . Cloud platform experience (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure). Familiarity with
Terraform
or similar IaC tools. Comfort working in
Linux-based environments . Strong understanding of
software engineering best practices , including CI/CD and DevOps principles. Experience working in
Agile teams
using tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, or equivalents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical mindset and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Nice to Have Experience with
network or security automation . Understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs). Front-end experience with
JavaScript, HTML5, CSS , or related frameworks.
Personal Attributes Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. Comfortable working with global teams. Curious, adaptable, and motivated to continuously improve systems and processes.
Education Bachelors degree
in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required (or equivalent practical experience).
|
Hybrid: 3 days onsite
We are seeking a
Network Reliability Engineer III
to join a growing Network Reliability and Automation team supporting a large, mission-critical global infrastructure. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong
Python development
and
cloud platform experience
who is passionate about automation, reliability, and building scalable self-service solutions. In this role, you will work across the full stack to design, develop, and maintain automation tools and microservices that improve system reliability, reduce operational effort, and support high-availability network services used globally.
What Youll Do Design, develop, and maintain
self-service and automation tools
to streamline operations and reduce manual processes. Build
full-stack solutions , including front-end interfaces and scalable back-end services. Deploy and scale
microservices in a cloud environment , with an emphasis on containerization and Kubernetes. Manage infrastructure using
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or equivalent) . Develop and consume
RESTful APIs
using Python frameworks such as
Flask . Operate and troubleshoot applications in
Linux environments , using modern development tools (e.g., VS Code). Implement and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
following DevOps best practices. Adhere to software engineering standards including
PEP8 ,
SOLID principles , and structured
SDLC processes . Collaborate within an
Agile/Scrum framework , contributing to sprint planning, delivery, and continuous improvement. Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver reliable solutions.
What Were Looking For 23+ years of hands-on Python development experience , ideally focused on automation or tooling. Experience working with
Flask and Django
in production environments. Proven experience building
REST APIs . Cloud platform experience (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure). Familiarity with
Terraform
or similar IaC tools. Comfort working in
Linux-based environments . Strong understanding of
software engineering best practices , including CI/CD and DevOps principles. Experience working in
Agile teams
using tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, or equivalents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical mindset and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Nice to Have Experience with
network or security automation . Understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs). Front-end experience with
JavaScript, HTML5, CSS , or related frameworks.
Personal Attributes Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. Comfortable working with global teams. Curious, adaptable, and motivated to continuously improve systems and processes.
Education Bachelors degree
in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required (or equivalent practical experience).