About this opportunity
Motion Recruitment lists this Mid-Level DevOps Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DevOps Engineer
An innovative fintech company is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support their mission of helping individuals overcome significant debt and achieve long-term financial freedom. By providing personalized support, financial education, and tailored solutions, this organization empowers clients to navigate their unique financial challenges and work toward a stronger financial future. This full-time position is hybrid based in Chicago, IL.
Join a team that approaches infrastructure like a software product. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll leverage AWS, containers, Infrastructure as Code, and GitOps practices to build scalable, reliable cloud environments. This team prioritizes automation, continuous improvement, and solving systemic problems rather than applying temporary fixes. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, with the support of collaborative leaders and colleagues every step of the way.
Required Skills & Experience
At least 2 years of experience in a DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE role
Hands-on experience of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, OpenTofu, and Helm
Strong understanding of DevOps/SDCL principles with the ability to take ownership of projects
Experience with AWS and its core services such as ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, and Lambda
Experience with CI/CD technologies such as AWS CodePipeline, Spacelift, and CircleCI
Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes
Proven track record of strong project management skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Exceptional cross-collaborative skills
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
AWS - Major Services
Terraform / Open Tofu / Spacelift
ECS & EKS / Kubernetes / Helm
Cloudflare / Datadog / Wiz / Circle CI / Artillery / Github & GH Copilot / Infisical / Lens / Linear / Pagerduty / Gemini
Daily Responsibilities
Support, maintain, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance
Assist in the implementation and ongoing management of (CI/CD) pipelines
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
Monitor system health, analyze performance metrics, and troubleshoot operational issues
Partner with engineering teams to enhance application performance, availability, and scalability
Implement and uphold cloud security best practices across infrastructure and deployment workflows
Contribute to high-quality software delivery through code reviews, adherence to best practices, and thorough documentation
Execute operational procedures, including runbooks, routine maintenance, and production deployments, with accuracy and reliability
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support production systems and incident response
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You Will Receive The Following Benefits
Robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and family-friendly parental leave benefits
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Clear pathways for merit-based promotions and career progression
Access to continuous learning, professional development, and skills training programs
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted By: Riley Allen
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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