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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
  • 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
Daily Responsibilities
  • 60% Hands-on Systems Engineering & Automation
  • 25% Support & Troubleshooting (including ticketing/helpdesk issues)
  • 15% Cross-team Collaboration with Developers & Support
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.

Posted by: Ally Mitchell