Platform Engineer - Chicago

Company Overview

Join a leading global brokerage in the heart of Chicago and drive innovation. The Platform Engineering team seeks an ambitious Engineer specialising in AWS, Python, Terraform, Git for CI/CD, and Docker to create a cutting-edge platform for rapid, reliable software development and deployment.

• Global Brokerage:Join a dynamic team at a top brokerage.
• Continuous Learning:Access paid training for professional growth.
• Work-Life Balance:Flexible work arrangements, with 3 days in the central Chicago office.
• Collaboration:Work closely with development teams on monitoring metrics and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Comprehensive benefits package
  offering employer?provided insurance (life/AD&D, disability, EAP), health & dental coverage, flexible accounts (HSA/FSA), generous time off (vacation, unlimited sick leave, parental leave), plus retirement plan with a company match - all designed to support employees’ wellness, financial security, and work-life balance.
• Exciting Projects:Engage in complex, challenging projects.

• System Management:Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure.
• Platform Operations:Build and maintain a platform for cloud and on-premise application provisioning and operation.
• Configuration and Maintenance:Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and infrastructure tools.
• CI/CD Development:Develop a continuous integration and deployment platform integrated with development tools.
• Developer
  
  Experience:
  
  Enhance developer experience in cloud infrastructure and application deployment.
• Policy and Guidelines:Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and CI/CD processes.
• Automation:Implement workflow and toolchain improvements for task automation.

• Experience:Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role.
• Cloud Proficiency:Securely deploy and manage AWS applications, with cloud-native tooling and security best practices.
• Scripting
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Python.
• Docker Proficiency:Experience with Docker containerisation for software deployment and scalability.
• CI/CD Expertise:Automate software build, test, and deployment pipelines following agile methodologies.
• Terraform Exposure:Beneficial experience with Terraform.
• Observability Tools:Experience with Grafana and Splunk is beneficial, particularly in developing and applying an observability strategy across a large organisation.

For more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click "Apply" to start your application.