Senior Technology Site Reliability Engineer

Cooley

📍 Chicago 💰 $140,000 – $205,000 Posted 1 Jul 2026 Active listing
  • Full-time

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Senior Technology Site Reliability Engineer Cooley is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join the Infrastructure & Development Operationsteam. Position summary: The Senior Technology Site Reliability Engineer("SRE") is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of the firm's critical infrastructure and applications.

The SREblends software engineering with systems engineering to build and maintain automated, resilient, and observable systems that support high availability and operational excellence. In addition to being technically advanced, the SRE will have a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to work as a team towards complex and layered objectives. Specific duties and

responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position

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site reliability engineering or related field) Proficiency in Terraform and programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java Deep expertise in cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and container orchestration Strong background in distributed systems, performance tuning, and automation Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Salt Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or associated discipline Experience working with advanced ETL data workflows including technologies such as AWS EMR, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, or Apache Hive/Spark/Airflow Experience with IaC deployment of AKS/EKS/GKE architecture Experience with enterprise Data Lake environments using technologies such as DataBricks or Snowflake Competencies: Expert analytical/quantitative, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills, experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely Experience working with all levels of business professionals, management, stakeholders, and vendors with the ability to build effective relationships through trust and diplomacy Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent

benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $140,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective

benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter

benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support

benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical

benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility

benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many

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At a glance

Employer
Cooley
Location
Chicago
Compensation
$140,000 – $205,000
Posted
1 Jul 2026
Source
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