Senior DevOps Engineer / Terraform / GitOps / Hybrid / Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Direct Hire
$140k - $165k
An innovative software company based in Chicago is hiring a full-time DevOps Engineer to join their team. The organization builds a cloud-based platform that supports over 40 Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) workflows, helping enterprise clients manage risk and compliance in one unified system. The team is currently operating in a Kubernetes and Terraform environment and is in the process of migrating to a GitOps workflow.
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants to step into a modern DevOps team that’s scaling fast. They're looking for someone who knows IaS, thrives in Kubernetes/Terraform-heavy environments, and is excited about shaping a GitOps-driven future. What sets this role apart is the balance of challenge and flexibility: engineers here are trusted, given autonomy, and encouraged to innovate, all while working in a healthy, outcome-driven culture that values life outside of work.
Required Skills & Experience
· In-depth experience with Terraform
· Strong proficiency in Kubernetes (K8s), particularly with EKS on AWS
· Solid systems engineering background
· Experience managing production workloads
Desired Skills & Experience
· GitOps experience (strong plus, but not required)
· Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and DevOps best practices
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling environment
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 50% Red Hat Linux
· 50% Windows Server 2010 (Note: Adjust this if inaccurate based on actual stack – no Windows was mentioned in the screenshot)
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands On
· 10% Management Duties
· 20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
• Bonus 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.
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants to step into a modern DevOps team that’s scaling fast. They're looking for someone who knows IaS, thrives in Kubernetes/Terraform-heavy environments, and is excited about shaping a GitOps-driven future. What sets this role apart is the balance of challenge and flexibility: engineers here are trusted, given autonomy, and encouraged to innovate, all while working in a healthy, outcome-driven culture that values life outside of work.
Required Skills & Experience
· In-depth experience with Terraform
· Strong proficiency in Kubernetes (K8s), particularly with EKS on AWS
· Solid systems engineering background
· Experience managing production workloads
Desired Skills & Experience
· GitOps experience (strong plus, but not required)
· Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and DevOps best practices
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling environment
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 50% Red Hat Linux
· 50% Windows Server 2010 (Note: Adjust this if inaccurate based on actual stack – no Windows was mentioned in the screenshot)
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands On
· 10% Management Duties
· 20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
• Bonus 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.