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Staff Cloud Engineer / AWS, EKS, CI/CD, React, Security / Hybrid Downtown Chicago

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 10 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$160000 - $185000/yr

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Skills

Financial Technology
Payments
Financial Services
Collaboration
Backend Development
IT Strategy
Java
Spring Framework
Workflow
Product Design
Scalability
Software Engineering
SaaS
Cloud Computing
Microservices
Amazon Web Services
Computer Networking
Storage
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Ansible
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
IaaS
Messaging
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
Frontend Development
React.js
AngularJS
Testing
DevOps
Software Development Methodology
Computer Science
Employment Authorization
Insurance

Financial Technology
Payments
Financial Services
Collaboration
Backend Development
IT Strategy
Java
Spring Framework
Workflow
Product Design
Scalability
Software Engineering
SaaS
Cloud Computing
Microservices
Amazon Web Services
Computer Networking
Storage
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Ansible
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
IaaS
Messaging
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
Frontend Development
React.js
AngularJS
Testing
DevOps
Software Development Methodology
Computer Science
Employment Authorization
Insurance

Summary

We are partnered with a leading financial technology company that powers secure payment solutions used by millions of consumers and businesses across the U.S. The organization builds highly scalable, mission-critical systems that support digital payments, financial services, and transaction security.

This role is a senior-level engineering position focused on designing, building, and deploying complex distributed systems and cloud solutions. You will work across architecture, backend development, cloud infrastructure, and modern front-end technologies while partnering with product and engineering teams to deliver business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities

Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for complex systems
Build and scale distributed systems, microservices, and SaaS applications
Lead cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using AWS, Terraform, and Ansible
Architect and support Kubernetes-based systems and containerized environments
Develop backend services using Java and Spring
Build modern front-end solutions using React or Angular
Design and maintain CI/CD, workflow, testing, and deployment pipelines
Troubleshoot complex production and infrastructure issues across multiple layers
Partner with product, design, operations, and engineering teams to deliver new features
Drive improvements to engineering standards, tooling, scalability, security, and observability

Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience
7+ years developing distributed systems, SaaS, cloud solutions, or microservices
Strong AWS experience across compute, networking, storage, security, and observability
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including EKS, ECS, or similar platforms
Strong Terraform and/or Ansible experience
Experience building CI/CD pipelines and scalable cloud infrastructure
Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Pub/Sub
2+ years of front-end development using React or Angular
Experience designing and delivering business-critical, scalable systems
Strong understanding of testing, secure coding, DevOps, and SDLC best practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

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Compensation & Benefits

Competative salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k)

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Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 887809
Posted 10 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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