Senior Cloud Engineer/ Downtown Chicago/ 4 Days onsite Job at Motion Recruitment, Chicago, IL

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  • Motion Recruitment
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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.
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\nThis 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.
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\n Required Skills & Experience \n

  • 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\n
Desired Skills & Experience
  • 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\n
What You Will Be Doing
\nTech Breakdown
  • 70% AWS
  • 30% Terraform\n
\nDaily Responsibilities
  • 50% Hands On
  • 30% Team Collaboration
  • 20% Management Duties\n
\n The Offer
  • Bonus OR Commission eligible\n
\nYou will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options\n
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\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Job Tags

Full time, Work from home,

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