Senior SRE (GCP)

TL;DR

Senior SRE (GCP): Architecting ultra-high reliability and fault tolerance for mission-critical clearing systems operating under stringent regulatory demands with an accent on automating operational friction and baking SRE principles into the SDLC. Focus on mastering observability standards using OpenTelemetry and Prometheus to diagnose complex bottlenecks and strategic leadership in environment deployments.

Location: Onsite in Chicago, 20 S. Wacker

Salary: $119,900–$199,800

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, offering employees opportunities to impact global markets and build a career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What you will do

• Architect ultra-high reliability and fault tolerance for mission-critical clearing systems.
• Drive radical automation across the system lifecycle, implementing self-healing solutions.
• Partner with development teams to integrate SRE principles into the SDLC for robust financial applications.
• Champion cutting-edge observability and performance testing standards using OpenTelemetry and Prometheus.
• Navigate complex environment deployments and release cycles, setting gold standards for design patterns and governance.

Requirements

• Deep hands-on experience deploying IaaS and PaaS solutions, specifically within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and Go.
• Expert-level command of Terraform and configuration management tools like Chef.
• Rigorous understanding of Linux and Windows internals, including performance tuning and kernel-level troubleshooting.
• Ability to weave security and regulatory frameworks into a high-speed CI/CD pipeline.
• Disciplined approach to root cause analysis and proven ability to mentor others in the SRE mindset.

Nice to have

• Background in Typescript or Rust.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
• Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.
• Competitive total rewards package, including an annual target bonus opportunity and equity program participation.
• Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), active pension plan, and highly competitive education reimbursement.
• Paid time off and mental health benefits.
• Commitment to embracing employees' unique experiences and skills as an equal-opportunity employer.