Motion Recruitment
Senior Site Reliability Engineer / AWS / Hybrid / Chicago
Motion Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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
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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
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