Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) / Cloud Automation Engineer Location: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week required). Local candidates only. Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $70.23/hr (W2) Job ID: 407394 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and observability tooling and a proven ability to implement reliable, automated, and measurable service operations across complex environments. Responsibilities: Establish and maintain partnerships with Application Development and Production Support teams to drive SRE practices. Ensure instrumentation, tooling, ticketing, alerting, and on-call routines are in place for key services. Lead automation efforts using Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, and Ansible to improve reliability and speed of delivery. Design and implement solutions across AWS, Azure, and OpenShift with a focus on compute, storage, network, and security services. Develop and maintain code and automation using Python, Golang, and shell scripting. Implement monitoring and observability with Prometheus, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and GitOps practices. Decompose complex objectives into units of work for team execution and mentor peers on best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Terraform Enterprise, HashiCorp Consul, and Red Hat OpenShift. Proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud services across compute, storage, network, and security. Programming and scripting with Python, Golang, shell, and familiarity with Java. Experience with Ansible Automation and CI/CD tools including Git, Jenkins, and GitOps models. Monitoring expertise with Prometheus and Dynatrace, and cloud-native tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Strong systems background across RHEL and Windows Servers, containers, and virtual resources in Azure and AWS. Experience with workload management tools such as Jira and Remedy. BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years relevant experience. Preferred Skills: Linux System Administration and Windows Administration. Splunk Administration, Dynatrace Administration, and Grafana. OpenShift containers and Ansible Automation. Horizon CI/CD ecosystem (Jenkins, XLR, Artifactory, Bitbucket). Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP. HashiCorp Terraform and Red Hat Ansible certifications. Strong problem-solving approach, ownership, and ability to manage competing priorities. Additional Details: Primary Skill: Cloud Computing. Secondary: Robotic Process Automation. Tertiary: Automation Testing. Maximum submissions per supplier: 4. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.