Forbes Technical Consulting · 3 weeks ago
Network Reliability Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expForbes Technical Consulting is seeking a Network Reliability Engineer III to join their growing Network Reliability and Automation team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automation tools and microservices to improve system reliability and support high-availability network services on a global scale.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Lauren Woods
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
2–3+ 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
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred
Experience with network or security automation
Understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs)
Front-end experience with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, or related frameworks
Company
Forbes Technical Consulting
Forbes Technical Consulting provides IT staffing for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire openings.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase