Site Reliability Engineer

Objective Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Partners is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to architect, automate, and optimize a real-time trading ecosystem in Chicago. You will partner with quantitative researchers and core engineers to build scalable infrastructure and resilient services.

You will implement self-healing automation, data pipelines, and robust monitoring while ensuring security and standard practices across on-prem and cloud environments. This role emphasizes performance and reliability in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Administration, DevOps, or Network Engineering.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python and Unix shell scripting, paired with Git version control.
• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Puppet).
• Practical understanding of containerization frameworks (such as Kubernetes) in hybrid or public cloud settings.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Strong foundational knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts (DNS, Routing, VPNs) and enterprise storage solutions (NFS, block, object).
• Excellent collaborative communication skills with a track record of thorough technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure automation: engineer self-healing, automated platform solutions for reliability.
• Data & compute pipelines: build ETL workflows with HPC in cloud environments.
• System telemetry: design monitoring, alerting, and reporting for health and performance.
• API & service integration: connect multi-cloud platforms with on-prem data systems.
• Database & network support: manage SQL/NoSQL stores and automate network workflows.
• Incident escalation: act as Tier-2 to diagnose and resolve active incidents.
• Security & best practices: uphold enterprise security standards for deployed infra.

Skills

Python

Unix shell

Git

CI/CD

Networking (TCP/IP)

Documentation

Storage (NFS/Block/Object)

Concurrency/Low-latency

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Puppet

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer (Infrastructure & Systems)

Location: Chicago, IL (Greater Metro Area)

About the Opportunity

Join a premier financial technology organization at the intersection of high-performance computing, low-latency execution systems, and scalable modern infrastructure. We are seeking a proactive Site Reliability Engineer to architect, automate, and elevate our real-time trading ecosystem while working directly alongside quantitative researchers and core engineering teams. This is a high-impact role designed for a technical problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-concurrency environments.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Automation: Engineer self-healing, automated platform solutions to maximize operational reliability across mission-critical execution environments.
• Data & Compute Pipelines: Construct and maintain data ingestion workflows (ETL) alongside high-performance cloud compute (HPC) environments.
• System Telemetry: Design customizable monitoring, alerting, and reporting suites to deliver proactive visibility into system health and network performance.
• API & Service Integration: Build and integrate robust RESTful APIs connecting multi-cloud platforms with existing on-premises data systems.
• Database & Network Support: Oversee local and cloud-hosted SQL/NoSQL datastores while collaborating with core engineering to automate network workflows.
• Incident Escalation: Serve as a Tier-2 escalation point to rapidly diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system anomalies during active operations.
• Security & Best Practices: Maintain enterprise-grade operational standards, ensuring all deployed infrastructure complies with firm-wide security protocols.

Requirements (Must-Have)

• 3+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Administration, DevOps, or Network Engineering.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python and Unix shell scripting, paired with Git version control.
• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Puppet).
• Practical understanding of containerization frameworks (such as Kubernetes) in hybrid or public cloud settings.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Strong foundational knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts (DNS, Routing, VPNs) and enterprise storage solutions (NFS, block, object).
• Excellent collaborative communication skills with a track record of thorough technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Hands-on expertise with major cloud platforms (AWS or Google Cloud Platform / GCP).
• Familiarity with managed container orchestrators such as Amazon EKS or Google GKE.
• Exposure to low-latency financial systems, quantitative research tools, or high-performance computing environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary paired with performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement options, and paid time off.

Pay: $160,000 to $180,000 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

OP Recruiting, a member of the Objective Partners family of specialized talent solution providers, uses AI-assisted tools, including Alex by Apriora, to support our recruiting process. These tools may review application materials and analyze interview responses to provide insights about a candidate's experience and qualifications. AI output informs our recruiters; decisions about whether to advance or present a candidate are made by people. Learn more about our use of AI, including how to request an accommodation: https://www.oprecruiting.com/ai-in-our-hiring-process.

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