Overview
On Site
140k - 175k
Full Time
Skills
Customer Facing
Embedded Systems
Amazon EC2
Amazon S3
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Virtual Private Cloud
GitHub
GitLab
Jenkins
Docker
Kubernetes
Scripting
Python
Bash
Network Security
DevOps
Professional Services
Regulatory Compliance
System On A Chip
HIPAA
Optimization
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Management
Cloud Computing
Insurance
SAP BASIS
Job Details
A leading consulting agency is seeking an experienced AWS Platform Engineer to support multiple new client-facing initiatives for a well-established enterprise in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, hybrid role (some onsite work required), where you'll work on cutting-edge, AWS-based infrastructure powering mission-critical applications. You'll be embedded in a platform engineering team responsible for scaling infrastructure, enabling development teams, and shaping DevOps best practices.
Are you a builder who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? This role is perfect for an engineer looking to make an immediate impact across multiple greenfield projects. You'll gain exposure to modern AWS architecture, automation, and DevOps tooling, while working alongside senior engineers and architects. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and the chance to work with a wide array of technologies and teams, this is a great opportunity to level up your career.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of cloud/platform/DevOps engineering experience
Hands-on with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, VPC, etc.)
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
CI/CD pipeline development and automation (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (especially EKS)
Strong scripting in Python, Go, or Bash
Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity best practices
Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK, etc.)
Desired Skills & Experience
AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)
Experience in consulting or professional services
GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux)
Experience in multi-account AWS orgs or Landing Zone patterns
Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, etc.)
Cost optimization and tagging strategy experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
60% AWS Infrastructure & IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)
25% CI/CD Automation and Platform Tooling
15% Monitoring, Logging, and Observability
Daily Responsibilities
40% Building and managing cloud platform infrastructure
30% Developing automation and deployment tooling
20% Troubleshooting issues across environments
10% Collaborating with dev teams, architects, and client stakeholders
The Offer
Are you a builder who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? This role is perfect for an engineer looking to make an immediate impact across multiple greenfield projects. You'll gain exposure to modern AWS architecture, automation, and DevOps tooling, while working alongside senior engineers and architects. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and the chance to work with a wide array of technologies and teams, this is a great opportunity to level up your career.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of cloud/platform/DevOps engineering experience
Hands-on with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, VPC, etc.)
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
CI/CD pipeline development and automation (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (especially EKS)
Strong scripting in Python, Go, or Bash
Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity best practices
Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK, etc.)
Desired Skills & Experience
AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)
Experience in consulting or professional services
GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux)
Experience in multi-account AWS orgs or Landing Zone patterns
Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, etc.)
Cost optimization and tagging strategy experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
60% AWS Infrastructure & IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)
25% CI/CD Automation and Platform Tooling
15% Monitoring, Logging, and Observability
Daily Responsibilities
40% Building and managing cloud platform infrastructure
30% Developing automation and deployment tooling
20% Troubleshooting issues across environments
10% Collaborating with dev teams, architects, and client stakeholders
The Offer
- Bonus eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
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