Senior Site Reliability Engineer / AWS / Hybrid / Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Direct Hire
$100k - $125k
A proprietary trading firm in Chicago is looking to bring on a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) in a full-time capacity. This team builds high-availability infrastructure to support ultra-low-latency trading strategies. You'll be joining a group of engineers dedicated to automation, system performance, and reliability — all running in a Linux-based, containerized, cloud-native environment. This is an onsite role working closely with developers, support teams, and stakeholders across the firm.
What makes this role stand out? You’ll be embedded within a front-office trading environment where engineering is treated like a first-class citizen. The firm is investing heavily in SRE practices and automation, and they’re looking for a senior-level engineer who knows how to scale infrastructure, own production support, and optimize CI/CD pipelines. If you’re motivated by solving complex system challenges and enjoy seeing your work directly impact trading outcomes, this is a standout opportunity. Expect a sharp, collaborative team, flexible PTO, wellness perks, and access to cutting-edge tools and systems.
Required Skills & Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
What makes this role stand out? You’ll be embedded within a front-office trading environment where engineering is treated like a first-class citizen. The firm is investing heavily in SRE practices and automation, and they’re looking for a senior-level engineer who knows how to scale infrastructure, own production support, and optimize CI/CD pipelines. If you’re motivated by solving complex system challenges and enjoy seeing your work directly impact trading outcomes, this is a standout opportunity. Expect a sharp, collaborative team, flexible PTO, wellness perks, and access to cutting-edge tools and systems.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4+ years in a DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering role
- Experience with Linux systems administration (any major distro)
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- Container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g. Datadog, Prometheus, CloudWatch)
- Ability to troubleshoot and support production environments
- Strong communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with developers and support teams
Desired Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a trading firm, hedge fund, or fintech environment
- Exposure to AWS or hybrid cloud environments
- Understanding of networking, DNS, firewalls, and secure infrastructure
- Familiarity with Kafka, GitLab, or other internal developer tools
- Experience deploying or managing Kubernetes clusters at scale
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 60% Linux Infrastructure & Automation
- 25% CI/CD, Containerization, and IaC
- 15% Monitoring, Cloud & Tooling
- 60% Hands-on Systems Engineering & Automation
- 25% Support & Troubleshooting (including ticketing/helpdesk issues)
- 15% Cross-team Collaboration with Developers & Support
- Bonus eligible
- 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.