Senior Cloud Engineer / AWS & Kubernetes / Hybrid / Chicago

Overview

On Site
120k - 130k
Full Time

Skills

Financial Services
Innovation
Computer Science
Information Systems
Amazon EC2
Amazon S3
NLB
Virtual Private Cloud
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon SQS
Scripting
Bash
Linux Administration
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Computer Networking
Docker
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Planning
Version Control
Git
Jenkins
TeamCity
Bitbucket
Analytical Skill
Cloud Architecture
Strategic Planning
Open Source
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Configuration Management
Ansible
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
IaaS
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Optimization
Management
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Mentorship
Terraform
Python
Cloud Computing
Insurance
SAP BASIS

Job Details

This exciting hands-on opportunity within the Infrastructure & Platform Services team offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the firm's cloud implementation, strategy, and architecture design. You'll work with cutting-edge technology including AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and automation tools in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the financial services industry.

The firm is seeking a driven Senior Cloud Engineer who is passionate about innovation and building scalable, reliable infrastructure solutions. This role offers the chance to work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry while gaining exposure to a world-class technology environment. You'll have opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and the ability to influence the company's cloud strategy from the ground up-all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing large-scale, highly available services on public cloud (AWS preferred)
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field
Expert knowledge of immutable infrastructure and infrastructure automation tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform
Strong to expert understanding of Kubernetes as a platform, including cluster creation, management, and security
Expertise with AWS services such as EC2, S3, ALB/NLB, VPC, Lambda, RDS, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, Batch, IAM, SQS, SNS
Strong scripting experience with Python and/or Bash
Strong Linux administration skills, particularly with RHEL-based systems
Solid understanding of networking concepts and hybrid cloud integration best practices
Hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Familiarity with source control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity, BitBucket, Azure Pipelines)
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with public cloud architecture and strategy planning
Contributions to open-source projects or communities
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
Additional certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS)
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure management
Experience with platform engineering practices
Understanding of FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Cloud Infrastructure and Automation
30% Application Platform and CI/CD Optimization
Daily Responsibilities
Architect and manage public cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
Mentor and guide Cloud Engineering team members
Partner with developers and internal stakeholders to design cloud solutions and strategies
Automate and optimize infrastructure deployments using Terraform, Python, and other tools
Develop self-service cloud capabilities for internal teams
Implement and support applications and systems running on cloud environments
Champion cloud adoption across the organization and stay up to date with new trends and tools
Participate in an on-call rotation and out-of-hours maintenance

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.
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