Motion Recruitment
Senior Site Reliability Engineer / AWS / Hybrid / Chicago
Motion Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Site Reliability Engineer / AWS / Hybrid / Chicago
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Motion Recruitment 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.
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 Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer / AWS / Hybrid / Chicago
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Motion Recruitment 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.
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 Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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