Senior DevOps Engineer / Terraform / GitOps / Hybrid / Chicago

An innovative software company based in Chicago is hiring a full-time DevOps Engineer to join their team. The organization builds a cloud-based platform that supports over 40 Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) workflows, helping enterprise clients manage risk and compliance in one unified system. The team is currently operating in a Kubernetes and Terraform environment and is in the process of migrating to a GitOps workflow.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants to step into a modern DevOps team that's scaling fast. They're looking for someone who knows IaS, thrives in Kubernetes/Terraform-heavy environments, and is excited about shaping a GitOps-driven future. What sets this role apart is the balance of challenge and flexibility: engineers here are trusted, given autonomy, and encouraged to innovate, all while working in a healthy, outcome-driven culture that values life outside of work.

Required Skills & Experience
In-depth experience with Terraform
Strong proficiency in Kubernetes (K8s), particularly with EKS on AWS
Solid systems engineering background
Experience managing production workloads

Desired Skills & Experience
GitOps experience (strong plus, but not required)
Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and DevOps best practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling environment

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
50% Red Hat Linux
50% Windows Server 2010
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands On
10% Management Duties
20% Team Collaboration

The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.