Overview
On Site
180k - 245k
Full Time
Skills
Financial Services
Innovation
Docker
Linux
IaaS
Operational Excellence
Mentorship
Orchestration
Linux Administration
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Microsoft Windows
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Version Control
Git
Jenkins
Python
Bash
Scripting
Computer Networking
Disaster Recovery
Cloud Security
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
Optimization
Ansible
Configuration Management
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
Collaboration
Management
Insurance
SAP BASIS
Job Details
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer based in downtown Chicago for a full-time, hands-on role. This opportunity is with a leading financial services firm driving cloud innovation and modernization across its infrastructure. You will work primarily with AWS and Azure, leveraging Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux/Windows environments to optimize cloud infrastructure and application deployments. This role is 4 days on-site with one work-from-home day.
This is a highly visible role where you can make a real impact on cloud strategy, architecture, and operational excellence. You'll mentor team members, influence cloud adoption, and build infrastructure as a product that other teams rely on. The ideal candidate is ambitious, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment. You'll gain exposure to advanced cloud technologies, hands-on coding with Python/Terraform, container orchestration, and the chance to shape the firm's hybrid cloud platform for years to come.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This is a highly visible role where you can make a real impact on cloud strategy, architecture, and operational excellence. You'll mentor team members, influence cloud adoption, and build infrastructure as a product that other teams rely on. The ideal candidate is ambitious, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment. You'll gain exposure to advanced cloud technologies, hands-on coding with Python/Terraform, container orchestration, and the chance to shape the firm's hybrid cloud platform for years to come.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years hands-on experience architecting and implementing large-scale public cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- Expert knowledge of infrastructure as code and automation tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Strong Kubernetes expertise, including cluster setup, management, Helm, and containerized app deployment
- Hands-on Linux administration (RHEL preferred) and Windows systems knowledge
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins, Azure Pipelines)
- Strong Python and/or Bash scripting skills
- Knowledge of networking, hybrid cloud integration, disaster recovery, and cloud security best practices
- Azure cloud experience
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
- FinOps and cloud cost optimization knowledge
- Experience with Ansible or other configuration management tools
- Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure or platform engineering practices
Tech Breakdown
- 70% AWS
- 30% Terraform
- 50% Hands On
- 30% Team Collaboration
- 20% Management Duties
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- 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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