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.

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

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

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 70% AWS
• 30% Terraform

Daily Responsibilities

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

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• 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.