Google Cloud Platform Cloud SRE; Site Reliability Engineer Local To Chicago, IL

Job Title

Google Cloud Platform Cloud SRE (Site Reliability Engineer)

Chicago, IL (Onsite Only)

In-Person Mandatory

12+ Months

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Google Cloud Platform Cloud SRE (Site Reliability Engineer) to support cloud-based applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform, automation, and system reliability, along with a strong foundation in programming and cloud‑native technologies.

• Infrastructure architecture
• CI/CD pipeline automation
• Application deployment orchestration

• Ensure software meets:
  • Functional and non‑functional requirements
  • Security and compliance standards
• Enhance and maintain existing application features
• Troubleshoot and resolve application failures during development and testing
• Develop and maintain:
  • High‑level and component‑level design documentation
• Contribute to full application lifecycle:
  • Development
  • Maintenance
  • Release management
  • Critical bug fixes
• Ensure high‑quality, error‑free delivery of software solutions
• Participate in Agile development processes
• Leverage AI tools for development and testing where applicable

• Strong understanding of:
  • Infrastructure architecture
  • Large-scale distributed systems
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCE, GKE)
  • Linux‑based systems
• Programming / scripting experience in:
  • Python
  • Java
  • Bash
• Experience with:
  • Docker
  • Virtual Machines
  • Kubernetes
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Terraform
  • Python‑based automation
• Foundational knowledge of:
  • Networking (HTTP, TCP/IP)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Curious mindset with a passion for technology

• Experience with:
  • CI/CD tools (Bamboo, JIRA, Git)
  • Workload automation tools (UC4 / Automic)
• Experience in:
  • CI/CD pipeline automation
  • Application deployment orchestration

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in Cloud / SRE / Dev Ops roles

• Python
• Google Cloud Platform
• Kubernetes

• Onsite role – Chicago, IL (No remote option)
• In‑person interview is mandatory