Capgemini is seeking motivated and talented individuals to join its technology team as a Junior SRE/DevOps Engineer in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about cloud technologies, automation, system reliability, and DevOps practices. The role offers hands-on experience working with modern infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and production systems while collaborating with experienced engineers in a dynamic environment. If you are looking to build a strong foundation in Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps, this position offers competitive compensation and excellent career growth opportunities.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Capgemini |
| Role | Junior SRE/DevOps Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field |
| Job Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Salary | $60,000 – $70,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (as per business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Junior |
| Industry | Information Technology & Services |
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic SRE/DevOps Engineer to join our team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work to automate processes, monitor systems, and assist with incident response for the cloud platform. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Location – Riverwoods, Illinois
Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up and maintaining build, deployment, and automation pipelines.
- Support teams in version control, branching, and source code and artifacts repository management.
- Help manage cloud resources (AWS/Azure/GCP) through dashboards or basic CLI commands
- Learn and contribute to infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Bash/Python scripts.
- Monitor application health, logs, and system performance using internal tools.
- Work closely with development and QA teams to understand deployment workflows.
- Help respond to and troubleshoot production incidents.
- Participate in on-call rotations as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies is a plus.
- Internship or academic project experience in development/automation is an advantage.
- Understanding of Linux basics, shell commands, and process management.
- Basic knowledge of Git concepts (clone, commit, push, branches).
- Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) is beneficial. Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is valuable.
- Exposure to at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Bash, Java, or similar).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Must be open to relocation.
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Initial HR Interview
- Technical Assessment
- Technical Interview
- Managerial/Team Interview
- Background Verification
- Final Offer & Onboarding
How to Apply
- Visit the official Capgemini Careers website
- Search for “Junior SRE/DevOps Engineer” positions in Chicago
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities
- Prepare and update your resume
- Complete the online application form
- Upload your resume and supporting documents
- Submit the application
- Monitor your email for interview updates and further communication
