Network Reliability Engineer

Network Reliability Engineer III

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Chicago, IL |
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.

• 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 Dev Ops 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.

• 2–3+ years of hands‑on Python development experience
  , ideally focused on automation or tooling.
• Experience working with Flask and Django in production environments.
• 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 Dev Ops 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.

• Experience with network or security automation
  .
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).

• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented.
• Comfortable working with global teams.
• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to continuously improve systems and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required
• (or equivalent practical experience).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology