Senior Cloud Engineer​/Chicago​/onsite

Senior Cloud Engineer – Downtown Chicago – 4 Days Onsite

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.

• 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 Cloud Formation
• Strong Kubernetes expertise, including cluster setup, management, Helm, and containerised 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 Sys Ops Administrator
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
• Fin Ops and cloud cost optimisation knowledge
• Experience with Ansible or other configuration management tools
• Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure or platform engineering practices

• 70% AWS
• 30% Terraform

• 50% Hands On
• 30% Team Collaboration
• 20% Management Duties

• 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.